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

Sep 9, 2019

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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By Tal L

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Jul 1, 2019

Great introduction!

By Faheem A

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Jun 24, 2019

very very helpfull!

By Aditya P

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Jun 13, 2019

great introduction!

By Chawit T

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Jun 8, 2019

Good course. Thanks

By carlos m l

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May 21, 2019

very complete info.

By Tyler H

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May 13, 2019

Enjoying it so far!

By Candra W

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May 8, 2019

Great materials !!!

By Yash T

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May 7, 2019

Very helpful course

By Ayushi G

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Apr 17, 2019

Wonderful Course !!

By hassan j

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Apr 1, 2019

Useful Course

Thanks

By Nykyta H

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Mar 28, 2019

Great introduction!

By Chirag K

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Mar 23, 2019

Very helpful course

By Abel M

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Mar 21, 2019

Eye opening module.

By Usama L

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Feb 22, 2019

Well defined course

By MOHAMMED H

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Feb 14, 2019

really good courses

By Eliana G

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Feb 6, 2019

Great intro course!

By farrukh k

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Jan 5, 2019

Very insight full .

By Sonia A

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Sep 27, 2018

Very comprehensive.

By K B

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Sep 26, 2018

Highly Recommended.

By Asha P

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Sep 3, 2018

Really good content

By Dodi D

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Aug 10, 2025

such a good course

By Jessy m

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Jul 23, 2025

Great explanation.

By Dinorath C T A

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Jun 28, 2025

Excelente curso!!!

By Zain S

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Mar 1, 2025

Outstanding Course

By Mykhailo K

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Feb 10, 2025

Great introduction