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 Nayan A

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May 31, 2021

Its a great course to begin with data science.

By shubham w

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Apr 29, 2021

Grate information to know about data scientist

By Forbearance M

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Apr 3, 2021

very good courses and they are well structured

By Jhimy D C C

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Mar 23, 2021

Good course and completely easy to understand.

By Mert K

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Mar 3, 2021

Well structured, detailed and varied contents.

By Lydia

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Jan 31, 2021

Very good introduction course on data science!

By Fabio P

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Dec 29, 2020

Excelent high-level introduction to the theme.

By M J

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Nov 24, 2020

Good for beginning and overview of the subject

By Al H

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Oct 22, 2020

Great Introductory Course wonderful Teachers!!

By Erick V V

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Sep 6, 2020

I really like this introducction, thanks alot.

By Muhammad I

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Aug 1, 2020

It's a good course to know about data science.

By Monserrat R

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Jun 5, 2020

It's a nice introduction to data science c: <3

By Arindam B

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May 25, 2020

A great interactive introduction to the course

By p j t

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Apr 30, 2020

great cource to know basics about data science

By Thomas J

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Apr 26, 2020

I found the course exciting and easy to follow

By Zannatun N

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Apr 24, 2020

A great kickstarter for learning data science!

By Mark B

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Mar 17, 2020

Very impressive material ... extremely helpful

By Anna C

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Feb 15, 2020

So far so good. a great intro to data science!

By Rupesh S

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Feb 12, 2020

awesome contents and simplie for understanding

By MARCIO R P

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Feb 4, 2020

First experience with Coursera and I liked it!

By Yashika P

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Jan 26, 2020

Excellent teachers and content,learned so much

By Merza K

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Dec 4, 2019

motivating introduction for the rest of module

By Joe B

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Nov 5, 2019

Good and concise introduction to Data Science.

By Ivan P

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Oct 25, 2019

Simple but comprehensive. Makes you want more!