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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

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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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    Super introduction in Data Science

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    May 26, 2020

    Great introduction to data science

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    Really useful and connected course

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    Good introductory to Data Science.

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    Great course. Good basics offered.

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    Apr 30, 2020

    Very good insights on data science

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    Apr 22, 2020

    Excellent! Very clear the concepts

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    It is so comprehensive and helpful

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    Apr 15, 2020

    Good introduction to data science.

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    A best introducing of data science

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    Apr 13, 2020

    Great Introduction to Data Science

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    Great and an easy way of learning.

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    Mar 31, 2020

    Informative Videos and fun quizzes

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    Mar 23, 2020

    Great Introduction to Data science

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    Mar 22, 2020

    Yes it was good and understandable

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    Really a good course for beginners

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    Clear concepts and concise content

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    Nov 30, 2019

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    Great introduction to the subject!

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