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 Berkay Y

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Jan 21, 2021

Very well structured and nutritious contents.

By Alexander O

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Jan 21, 2021

Excelente introducción a la ciencia de datos.

By mas A

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Jan 10, 2021

great stuff for beginners in the field of DS.

By henry·lilikanesi

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Oct 30, 2020

I like the course and the teacher is so good.

By Ligin S G

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Jun 20, 2020

A well structured introduction to the course.

By Vivek

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Jun 1, 2020

best way to increase the knowledge about data

By Nishant K

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May 29, 2020

Very nice learning experience i got from here

By Owolabi O R

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May 28, 2020

The course content is rich and comprehensive.

By Byungsik S

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May 11, 2020

Very helpful to know about data science field

By Musa M

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Apr 17, 2020

Excellent course, much detailed and thorough.

By shabad r

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Apr 12, 2020

Key learning to introduction of data science!

By Sushant S

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Mar 25, 2020

I am very happy after completing this course.

By Joemi A Q

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Mar 17, 2020

The course was amazingly full of information.

By Letian D

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Mar 4, 2020

Very good course for beginner of data science

By Eric T

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Feb 19, 2020

Great overview of the field. Good interviews.

By Fahad A

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Feb 14, 2020

Its a great experience to learn data science.

By Tushar K

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Feb 7, 2020

Good definitions and concepts well explained.

By Mark A

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Jan 15, 2020

Fantastic introduction with remarkable tutors

By Arijit N

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Dec 29, 2019

Provides a good introduction to data science.

By DEVASISH A

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Dec 27, 2019

Answers the question What is Data Science? :)

By Anas H

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Nov 23, 2019

Great introduction into what data science is!

By Tarasova V

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Nov 3, 2019

Thank you for this possibility! That's great!

By Kunal J

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Oct 15, 2019

A good introductory course for Data Science .

By abdul b

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Aug 17, 2019

Wonderfully furnished and precisely presented

By zeeshan h

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Aug 7, 2019

An excellent basic course about data science.