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

Jul 18, 2023

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

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 Ahmed H

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Dec 16, 2022

amazing course as introduction

By Alivahid M

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Nov 2, 2022

This is a real perfect project

By Sunidhi K

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Nov 1, 2022

gained a great way of learning

By Doris A

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Sep 28, 2022

Awesomwe and well explanatory

By Computer S

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Jul 25, 2022

Great opportunity for learning

By Denner F S F

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Jul 20, 2022

Excellent introductory course

By zakariyya z

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Jul 5, 2022

Amazing intro to data science!

By NADER O

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Jun 11, 2022

Excellent start of the course!

By Shazia Y

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Jan 28, 2022

Great overview for a beginner.

By Eduardo G

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Jan 24, 2022

interesting as an introduction

By Nahom Z

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Jan 4, 2022

Amazing course for beginners!!

By Anuja j

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Nov 9, 2021

It's Really a helpful course.

By Mcsf18M053-HAFSA M

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Oct 21, 2021

Learn a lot about data science

By Kartik K

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Sep 28, 2021

Best course for new begineers

By PAWAN K

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Sep 25, 2021

Thanks for giving the skills !

By Hashani A A

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Sep 9, 2021

Great content. Well organized.

By Chris H

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Aug 7, 2021

Great course. loved the videos

By SYED M R Z

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Jul 10, 2021

Very good introductory course.

By Rabodiki M

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Apr 30, 2021

Informative. Well constructed.

By Laura M

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Mar 20, 2021

well writen and easy to retain

By MUHAMMADAMMAR A

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Mar 15, 2021

amazing theory of data science

By Ajay J

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Jan 27, 2021

Course has been explained easy

By Olu A O

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Dec 26, 2020

Its excellent and full content

By mwesigwa s

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Dec 7, 2020

Pretty good but a little short

By Vishnupriya G

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Oct 30, 2020

it was such a nice experience.