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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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    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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    Sep 9, 2019

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    Very learning experience, I am a beginner in DS, but the instructors in this course simplified the contents that made me I could easily understand, tools and materials were very helpful to start with.

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    Good introduction to the world of data science

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