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!

Jul 18, 2018

I thought this course introduced the topic of data science very well. I think I have a much better idea how to describe data science and common terms associated with the field (like machine learning).

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By Ramiro G

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Jan 22, 2019

Great introduction to Data Science!

By Leonel V

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Jan 15, 2019

Great introduction to Data Science!

By Luis E D M

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Nov 14, 2018

overall, a good introductory course

By MD K A

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Oct 14, 2018

It's a great course for beginners!!

By saadani a

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Mar 1, 2024

Excellent formation merci beaucoup

By Akinwunmi S

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Feb 11, 2024

Great introduction to data science

By VICKY B

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Jan 18, 2024

Amazing course learned many things

By Karima S

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Oct 22, 2023

very nice course it helped me alot

By BASKAR K

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Sep 4, 2023

very good course and nice teaching

By Mirza R

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Jul 8, 2023

IT WAS A NICE COURSE HONESTLY.....

By Surya R

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Jun 8, 2023

Excellent course as a beginning!!!

By Arifin S

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Jun 7, 2023

It was informative and interactive

By touseef m

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May 11, 2023

This course is superb for learning

By Saugata

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Apr 6, 2023

Realistic overview of Data Science

By michael e

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Feb 14, 2023

great introduction to Data Science

By Pride M T

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Jan 16, 2023

step by step building up knowledge

By Cedric K

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Dec 26, 2022

Great introduction to Data Science

By Asibur R

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Oct 7, 2022

Good intruduction to data science

By Dheeraj K

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Oct 1, 2022

best ever course for Data science

By Emerson L

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Aug 11, 2022

Great introduction to data science

By Timur Y

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Aug 7, 2022

Good introduction to Data Science

By Yawmel J G

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Jul 25, 2022

Very informative and fun learning.

By Pablo R L

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Jul 16, 2022

Good introduction to data science.

By Hassane D

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Jul 12, 2022

Very helpful and rich information

By Mohit P

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Jul 11, 2022

very helful in learning new things