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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. 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

AP

Jan 15, 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.

FA

Aug 20, 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!

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By Prakash T

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Sep 16, 2018

It's very nice detailed introduction about Data Science.

By Abinash B

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Jul 17, 2018

this is so much fun.Thanks for providing such great idea

By Kevin S M D

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Apr 18, 2025

Me pareció genial el curso por qué aprendí nuevas cosas

By Cristian B C

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Mar 15, 2025

Una introducción bastante entretenida. Gracias totales.

By Sandro C

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Jan 16, 2025

Excelnte. Muy buena introducción a la Ciencia de Datos.

By Ivan I

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Dec 21, 2024

It's a good introduction to Data Science to start with.

By Cesar T R

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Oct 24, 2024

Excelentes temas. Muy nutritivo a nivel de conocimiento

By Muhammad A J

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Jun 9, 2024

It's an excellent course for beginners in data science.

By Duy C T

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Dec 30, 2023

The course is very informative and useful. Many thanks!

By Srushti S

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Nov 30, 2023

it is a vry intrested the notes and all details thank u

By Enrico F

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Jun 24, 2023

Great course for who want to work in data science field

By Sourav B

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Jun 19, 2023

A very interesting and fun introduction to Data Science

By Muyiwa F

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Mar 26, 2023

It was an excellent season with the knowledge acquired.

By Kaleem M K

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Feb 25, 2023

Eyes Opener for me regarding the field of Data Science.

By Evans S

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Feb 14, 2023

Great course with detailed explanations on every topic.

By Tanuja C

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Feb 11, 2023

It is a good beginner course to know about Data science

By Muhammad F U

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Jan 27, 2023

Gave a clear picture of what Data Science is all about.

By Fatih

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Nov 20, 2022

It is so useful for the ones who are new in this field.

By Md S I

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Nov 18, 2022

Very helpful who wants to start data science at level 1

By Vandy G 魏

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Nov 8, 2022

It is great, I can learn something new for introduction

By Salem B

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Nov 2, 2022

i like it a lot and gained valuable information from it

By Ekta Y

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Oct 5, 2022

Everything covered for beginners and well descriptive.

By Harsha V A

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Sep 15, 2022

good one to begin with for a data scientist enthusiast

By Pasindu B

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Aug 27, 2022

Nice course to learn the foundations for Data Science.

By Noel M

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Jun 22, 2022

Great course, very educative, enlighting and empowering