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 Faizan K

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May 8, 2020

Much needed basic building block

By Abhishek A

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May 6, 2020

Wonderful course. Really enjoyed

By Mackenzie G

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Apr 30, 2020

Great course! i learned so much.

By Abdul R

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Apr 28, 2020

Amazing experience as a beginner

By Bowen Z 資

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Apr 23, 2020

Great general introduction of DS

By Ahammad B

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Apr 22, 2020

Easy to understand this Science.

By Zhangying R

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Apr 19, 2020

It is good course to start with!

By Saiprasad T

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Apr 16, 2020

Best course for the beginners!!!

By parvez a j

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Apr 12, 2020

top quality and very imformative

By Gaurav G

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Apr 7, 2020

Great Introduction of the topic.

By Valentine D

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Mar 29, 2020

Very simple and clear understand

By ASSEM A

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Feb 13, 2020

It is a good start to the topic!

By Joon E C

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Feb 8, 2020

Great introduction of this field

By Ayush B

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Feb 4, 2020

Very detailed views in the topic

By Alan S K

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Jan 27, 2020

an introdduction to data science

By Jhosse A Z

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Jan 27, 2020

Nice to start in Data Science :)

By Yeh Y J

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Jan 8, 2020

Great Content and Great Speakers

By Sandheep G

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Dec 30, 2019

Detailed and simple explanation.

By SAMSON V H

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Dec 16, 2019

Great course, Super informative!

By Ime A

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Dec 9, 2019

Very informative and educational

By Shin S

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Nov 9, 2019

Very short, easy and fun course.

By karthikeyan s

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Nov 5, 2019

Really good course, learned new.

By Emmanuel P

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Oct 23, 2019

Excelente introducción al curso!

By anita s

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Aug 30, 2019

GOOD CONTENT, easy to understand

By TAN W

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Aug 28, 2019

Good starting with data science.