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

Mar 6, 2024

I learned a lot but that might not be a good indicator as I didn't know much about Data Science in the first place. It just fueled my need to know more about the subject so on my side, it's a winner.

Jul 2, 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 Bidwan R

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Aug 30, 2021

It was a great experience for me to do this course.

By Esther Y

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Jul 21, 2021

Best introduction course for CS students!

Thank you

By Kuganathan R

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Jul 1, 2021

Excellent course. All materials and videos are good

By Yusuf i K

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Apr 14, 2021

It was an amazing course for starting data science.

By Irina U

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Apr 13, 2021

Basic course which helps to understand technologies

By Emin E A

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Dec 14, 2020

Nice and soft introduction on the basic definitions

By Jeremy C

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Dec 1, 2020

Easy information and good explanations of concepts.

By SOURAB S J

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Nov 25, 2020

Great course to start our journey with data science

By Betty E

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Nov 12, 2020

It was quite nice gaining knowledge on Data Science

By sangmin p

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Nov 4, 2020

It was a lecture that showed what data science was.

By Shamiul i s

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Sep 6, 2020

you ca get the topclass basic information from here

By Durga M J

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Aug 5, 2020

Gathered a great experience while doing the course.

By Satish K

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Jul 20, 2020

Gives very good information on what is data science

By Alvaro F J L

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Jul 6, 2020

Great introduction, cant wait to continue learning.

By Mohamad A b Z

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Jul 1, 2020

Good course for someone to know about data science.

By Rohit P

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Jun 22, 2020

Such great and clear clarification of Data science.

By Matthew S

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Jun 5, 2020

Very good overall view which game me much clarity .

By Saurabh K S

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Jun 3, 2020

Superb course which I have completed since till now

By Youssef H

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May 31, 2020

it was a nice course to introduce the data science

By Akash G

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May 4, 2020

Full of information about data science. Thank you!!

By partkunan y

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Apr 25, 2020

Good submit, pls add more practical session to this

By Zobna N

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Apr 13, 2020

the learning experience at coursera was really good

By Ogulcan E

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Feb 26, 2020

It was really helpful to me understand basics of DS

By Ricardo D C

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Feb 8, 2020

This course is great to introduction to the future.

By CHANDAN K

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Jan 20, 2020

WOWW GOOD KNOWLWDGABLE COURCE

THANKS COURSERA & IBM