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

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!

Feb 21, 2019

Excellent quality content! It's a great introductory course that really gets you interested in Data Science. I would highly recommend it to anyone curious in learning about what Data Science is about.

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By Akksheye

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Oct 8, 2021

Great leaning experience

By Anshu G

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Sep 22, 2021

It was a great exposure

By MirAli G

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Sep 19, 2021

Gives broad information!

By RAMYASAI M 1

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Aug 31, 2021

great work and knowledge

By Ankit P

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Aug 25, 2021

Great Practical Learning

By Thomas W

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Aug 18, 2021

Thank you. Great course.

By Aashish S

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Jun 8, 2021

Very good for begineers.

By Facundo G

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Jun 1, 2021

Buen curso introductorio

By Md. A

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Mar 20, 2021

Helpful for basic items.

By Chaoma O J A S

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Mar 20, 2021

perfect course i love it

By Janemary M K

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Feb 19, 2021

Great insights provided.

By Jeff D

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Feb 11, 2021

Very informative lecture

By Adithyan S R

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Oct 3, 2020

It's a pretty good intro

By 16_Akash S

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Aug 30, 2020

nice introductory course

By Vikas B

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Aug 17, 2020

good learning experience

By Ariel G

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Jul 26, 2020

Great entry level course

By Shivani N

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Jul 25, 2020

Very informative course.

By Ludek V

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Jul 20, 2020

Very interesting so far.

By Robert S

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Jul 13, 2020

Good introductory course

By UJJAWAL S

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Jun 30, 2020

Nice introductory course

By taber b z

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Jun 16, 2020

Best introductory course

By Robert J G

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Jun 12, 2020

This was a great course!

By Alex A

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Jun 11, 2020

Good intro to this path!

By Yasidra V

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Jun 11, 2020

Excelente explicaciones.

By Claudio B

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Jun 4, 2020

Very useful introduction