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 ADITYA G

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Jun 24, 2019

Best way to start with the basics . Nice course

By Sambhav J

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May 31, 2019

The teaching has been awesome. FUN + LEARNIING.

By Deepti S

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May 6, 2019

Good content and nice introduction to the topic

By Fernando S R

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Apr 21, 2019

Excellent introductory course for Data Science.

By Muhammad I S

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Apr 7, 2019

A very good introductory course to Data Science

By Santosh N

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Mar 16, 2019

Simple way of explaining! Anyone can understand

By Shay G

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Feb 27, 2019

Very clear, Structured and educating. Thank You

By Mar G A

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Jan 15, 2019

Nice preview of what data science really means.

By Haitham M R M F

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Jan 9, 2019

A very good introduction for Data Science and i

By suyog c

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Sep 22, 2018

Excellent introduction course for data science.

By josé m f s

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Oct 4, 2024

Excelente iniciación a este apasionante mundo.

By Himasish G

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Sep 2, 2024

Thank you for this amazing learning experience

By ツالحارثي

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Aug 31, 2024

عمل رائع ومختصر ومفيد لموضوع متفرع ومطلوب بشده

By ANA P

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Aug 21, 2024

muy completo con todos los terminos necesarios

By Olena M

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Aug 13, 2024

Дякую... Цікавий курс, поки я вивчила 1 модуль

By Peter C R

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Mar 21, 2024

Intersante introduccion a al ciencia de datos.

By Dasia

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Mar 20, 2024

Amazing exciting course into the world of DATA

By Gonzalo C

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Dec 16, 2023

Dinámico, entretenido, orientado a la práctica

By Moinak S

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Dec 9, 2023

Best course for the foundation of Data Science

By Mehran R

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Nov 1, 2023

It gave me lots of information about database

By Goaletsa K

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Oct 10, 2023

A good introductory to data science background

By Akusika A

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Aug 9, 2023

Very insightful to a beginner in data science.

By MARCO A G S

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Jun 29, 2023

A good explanation about What Data Science is.

By gustavo r

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Mar 26, 2023

A perfect introduction to Data Science career.

By Om K

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Mar 19, 2023

Really a good course for the new age students.