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 Manish T

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Dec 6, 2018

Concepts taught in very easy manner.

By Enikeev A

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Sep 6, 2018

Very good introduction to the field.

By Justin T

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Apr 25, 2025

Good for introductory understanding

By SHASHWAT G

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Apr 10, 2025

Well it's a good foundation course.

By Abdurahim A

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Apr 3, 2025

helpful and interesting. keep going

By Taga H

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Dec 8, 2024

Detailed course, easy to understand

By Abhinand S

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Nov 3, 2024

its very helpful to learn from home

By Leviwe N

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Sep 16, 2024

loved it. really easy to understand

By MANJESH R I

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Sep 12, 2024

Good Explanation with case studies.

By Kevser N K

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Jul 25, 2024

Giriş için aradığım her şeyi buldum

By sujeet v

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Jun 16, 2024

Excellent collection of information

By Guohao Q

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Jun 3, 2024

非常好的一门课程，让我对数据科学有了新的认识与看法，谢谢几位老师的讲授

By Sarah A A

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May 22, 2024

Its interesting and keeps you going

By Prathik V

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Mar 24, 2024

Liked it, very good and informative

By Bongani M M

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Nov 6, 2023

It is dependable and acknowledging.

By F H

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Nov 1, 2023

Good overview of data science field

By Kacper “ G

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Oct 29, 2023

Very informative and comprehensive.

By Jogleen C

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Oct 25, 2023

A good introduction to data science

By Marcelo M I

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Oct 15, 2023

Muito esclarecedor. Ótima didática.

By 67 A m

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Sep 29, 2023

very good teaching in any concept

By Kevin W

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Sep 24, 2023

Excellent structure and information

By Sarthak S

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Aug 23, 2023

It was a great introductory course!

By Niti A

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Aug 14, 2023

There is not my name in certificate

By Austra V

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Aug 4, 2023

I loved the peer-review assignment!

By Madhusmita M

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Jun 13, 2023

The best ever platform for learning