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    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. ...
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    Feb 8, 2023

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    I love how beginner-friendly this course is. I did not have to panic about not following any lecture since I am new to this field. I know this is the first course but I'm loving it already. <<33

    YH

    Jul 18, 2023

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    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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    Sep 24, 2018

    The course is quite simple and easy to understand. Thank you!

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    Sep 18, 2018

    Best Introductory course to getting started with Data Science

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    Mar 26, 2025

    Very informative and a good basis for the further learnings.

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    Mar 1, 2025

    Well structured, clear instructions and excellent materials.

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    Jan 7, 2025

    This is the most excellent course I have ever had in my life

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    Dec 4, 2024

    It's a very good introduction to what Data Science is about.

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    Jun 18, 2024

    A good orientation to data science, mouth-watering for more.

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    May 6, 2024

    cours tres interessantes j''en ai appris beaucoup de chosess

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    Mar 24, 2024

    Thank you so much to the team behind this great initiative.!

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    Feb 25, 2024

    Excelente curso para conocer el campo de la Ciencia de Datos

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    Feb 18, 2024

    Todos conceitos bem apresentados e de forma clara e concisa.

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    Dec 13, 2023

    A wonderful course to start your career as a Data Scientist.

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    Aug 18, 2023

    Wel and Rich Informated Course on the Basic of Data Science.

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    Aug 8, 2023

    Very well course , I learn a lot of thing about data science

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    Jul 26, 2023

    Vey good course with couple of quizzes and some assignments.

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    Feb 8, 2023

    The course is great for learning the basics of data science.

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    Dec 13, 2022

    Best Course , which tells what is data science very clearly.

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    Oct 24, 2022

    Well educated and imparting course. Kudus to Coursera team.

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    Sep 14, 2022

    It is a course everyone needs to do. Thanks for the lessons

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    Aug 18, 2022

    It was fun to take this introductory course on data science.

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    Jul 29, 2022

    The flow of course is nice. learning is easy and comfortable

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    Jun 27, 2022

    Great introduction to some of their more intensive courses.

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    May 18, 2022

    Good course! It introduces you to the world of Data Science.

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    Feb 13, 2022

    I learned what is the data science , big data , fundimental.

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    Nov 27, 2021

    Easy to understand course that explains what data science is

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