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 belachkar a

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Mar 4, 2020

Good course, enjoy it.

By aruna D

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Mar 4, 2020

excellent introduction

By joel i

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Feb 14, 2020

A comprehensive Course

By samraddh g

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Feb 9, 2020

This course is amazing

By Stélio M

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Jan 6, 2020

very good introduction

By Cynthia V

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Dec 16, 2019

Excellent introduction

By Max L F L F

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Nov 25, 2019

Very good introduction

By Tanveer M

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Oct 26, 2019

Very nicely structured

By Muhammad Z

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Oct 11, 2019

outstanding Experience

By winnie m

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Sep 29, 2019

easy to follow content

By Omar M

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Sep 25, 2019

simple and informative

By SAAD-ALLAH K

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Aug 30, 2019

the best course for me

By Waddah A

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Jul 31, 2019

very good introduction

By Sius C

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Jun 23, 2019

It was very educative.

By Bin W

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Jun 11, 2019

very good for introduc

By Robert K

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Jun 10, 2019

Excellent Introduction

By Aswanth

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May 6, 2019

good and informational

By Mouaffo K R A

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Feb 6, 2019

Very instructive !!!!

By James G

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Feb 5, 2019

Excellent introduction

By Abhishek M

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Nov 15, 2018

Nice foundation course

By Mike B

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Nov 1, 2018

Excellent introduction

By Tony L

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Oct 4, 2025

Good and very usefull

By Hafza N

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Jul 20, 2025

Well-Structure course

By Terry L J

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Jan 21, 2025

Great starter course!

By Sikandar A

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Jan 20, 2025

Very very informative