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

Jan 16, 2022

I throughly enjoyed the course and the fact that everything was explained thoroughly. I always enjoyed Dr. White's personal experience with Data Science as well as other Data Scientists point of view.

Jul 3, 2019

Good introductory course for setting a basis for knowledge of data science and data scientists for someone who may be a novice and seeking to learn more.Good quality in terms of presentation as well.

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By Anubhav J

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Mar 4, 2019

Great Course to start with Data Science

By Mahbub A K

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Jan 28, 2019

Excellent introduction of Data science.

By Michael G

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Jan 16, 2019

Excellent intro and very nice readings!

By Shiv K T

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Jan 6, 2019

Best Course to Start with Data Science.

By SHIVAM

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Oct 28, 2018

GOOD LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN THIS COURSE

By Atif R

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Sep 19, 2018

Good basic introduction to data science

By SIDDHARTH S

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Sep 1, 2018

Very Good Introduction to data science.

By Kumuni J

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Apr 10, 2025

very well explained and understandable

By Praneta P

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Feb 27, 2025

it is a wonderful course to learn from

By Reinel L G U

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Aug 18, 2024

Muy bueno los conocimiento adquiridos.

By Simone P

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Jul 18, 2024

very very helpful for first experience

By SALCEDO R M D

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Apr 18, 2024

Very good introduction to Data Science

By Alicem K

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Mar 4, 2024

Amazing introduction to Data Science !

By Bakary G

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Feb 19, 2024

IBM courses is one of the best courses

By oluwagbogo B

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Nov 24, 2023

I loved it! Thank you IBM and Coursera

By Julian A M M

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Sep 27, 2023

Good course to get super interested in

By Ifeanyi N

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Aug 25, 2023

Beautiful lectures, highly motivating.

By Kamran M

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Jan 26, 2023

learn so much and clear about concepts

By Anton Y

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Jan 10, 2023

Very good introduction in Data Science

By joão p r

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Oct 26, 2022

otimo curso para iniciar sua carreira

By mwizerwa s

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Oct 14, 2022

best course, my first coursera course!

By Tanveer K

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Oct 12, 2022

Great course to start with data sciece

By Casey H

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Sep 1, 2022

Very nice introduction to data science

By Ayomide O

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Aug 25, 2022

Eye opening course. Thank you Coursera

By Florian V

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Aug 5, 2022

Great Introduction about Data Science!