Learner Reviews & Feedback for What is Data Science? by IBM

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About the Course

Do you want to know why data science has been labeled the sexiest profession of the 21st century? After taking this course, you will be able to answer this question, understand what data science is and what data scientists do, and learn about career paths in the field. The art of uncovering insights and trends in data has been around since ancient times. The ancient Egyptians used census data to increase efficiency in tax collection and accurately predicted the Nile River's flooding every year. Since then, people have continued to use data to derive insights and predict outcomes. Recently, they have carved out a unique and distinct field for the work they do. This field is data science. In today's world, we use Data Science to find patterns in data and make meaningful, data-driven conclusions and predictions. This course is for everyone and teaches concepts like how data scientists use machine learning and deep learning and how companies apply data science in business. You will meet several data scientists, who will share their insights and experiences in data science. By taking this introductory course, you will begin your journey into this thriving field....

Top reviews

Aug 21, 2023

This course is rich, engaging and thought provoking. It is a solid foundation for a career in data science. I now feel more confident that I can excel in this field. Thank you IBM! Thank you Coursera!

Jul 19, 2023

Data science is to use new and old data combined with mathematics, statistics, database and other tools to discover hidden problems or insights to help us solve problems or make correct predictions

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By Naitik T

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Nov 30, 2019

great course to understand what data science is!

By NAGESWARARO K

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Nov 22, 2019

Excellent methodology and best in online courses

By Mostafa E

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Oct 12, 2019

Very simple and nice course, Great for beginners

By Na M

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Aug 27, 2019

Introduction - easy and interesting to follow up

By Thilak B

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Aug 19, 2019

excellent material and sufficient hands on labs!

By Tracey S

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Jun 24, 2019

Interesting, great introduction to data science.

By Prosun K D

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Jun 20, 2019

Very nice and helpful to understand data science

By Meet M

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Jun 19, 2019

Excellent and easy starting.

Clean and very easy.

By Shankar W

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Jun 13, 2019

Awesome syllabus covering eveything from basics.

By Daniel G S

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Mar 29, 2019

For a beginner like myself, it was spot on. ACES

By Jocelyn O

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Mar 10, 2019

Great introduction to the field of data science!

By Surve U R E

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Mar 5, 2019

Simple and Lucid course. Brief and to the point.

By Micaël O

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Feb 9, 2019

It gives a pretty good insight into data science

By Siddhant T

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Jan 12, 2019

A very good introductory course on data science.

By Ishan S

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Sep 17, 2018

Great course to begin your Data Science journey.

By KISHORE B

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Sep 6, 2018

The Course is Pretty Good and Easier to Learn...

By Jacqueline K

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Aug 22, 2018

Very short, but good basic cover of data science

By Camila A R Z

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Apr 26, 2025

es un buen curso, aprendes mucho en cada módulo

By Juan P

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Jan 28, 2025

Excelente curso de un gran nivel de aprendizaje

By Esteban p

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Sep 6, 2024

muy buen curso y hay demasiada informacion util

By Anamika H

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Feb 26, 2024

Thanks to the IBM team for crafting the course.

By Edmond M

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Jan 22, 2024

The this course was so great. really enjoyed it

By Yash T

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Jan 13, 2024

Enjoyed the way of teaching. Please keep it up.

By Albert F E

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Oct 18, 2023

A great introduction about be a Data Scientists

By Julián A G

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Apr 30, 2023

This course was very important and insteresting