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 Abdullah R

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Jun 26, 2021

Best teachers and brilliant guidance

By S A R

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May 19, 2021

Easier to understand in all aspects.

By Tasfique S M

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Mar 25, 2021

Amazing and does what It aims to do.

By srishti s

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Mar 1, 2021

Very informative and well organized.

By Patrick V F

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Jan 28, 2021

Course very clear and motivating!!!!

By Mauricio d s v

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Jan 19, 2021

Muito nom curso introdutório ao tema

By Sebastian F C

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Dec 22, 2020

It is an excellent beginning course.

By Kolapo S F

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Nov 25, 2020

Such a Fantastic Learning Experience

By Charuka D W

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Oct 30, 2020

A great place to start Data Science.

By Shiva K

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Sep 18, 2020

Good introduction about Data science

By abhilasha s

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Sep 18, 2020

Great Experience with this course !!

By Prakruti S

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Sep 12, 2020

BEST COURSE THANKS TO ALL THE GURUS!

By Sambhav J

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Jun 18, 2020

One of the great course on coursera.

By Bhavesh D

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Jun 14, 2020

Very useful course for the beginners

By wilson k

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Jun 8, 2020

Made me understand Data Science more

By pakkirammagari k

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May 28, 2020

To .more information in data science

By DIVYANSHU S

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May 23, 2020

thanks for such a simplified cource

By Nathaniel C

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May 22, 2020

Great course with great instructors!

By Abhinav S

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May 20, 2020

Great experience, awesome learning !

By Surya K R

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May 13, 2020

i have learned a lot in this course.

By Bandi k

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May 12, 2020

very good experience with course era

By Gabriel S

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May 5, 2020

Genial muy interactivo e instructivo

By Manoj A

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Apr 29, 2020

Excellent resource for the beginner.

By Mahesh K

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Apr 22, 2020

Fantastic Journy towards Datascience

By Chris A

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Apr 12, 2020

Concise introduction to data science