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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

VS

Jul 3, 2019

Good introductory course for setting a basis for knowledge of data science and data scientists for someone who may be a novice and seeking to learn more.Good quality in terms of presentation as well.

BR

Feb 22, 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 Leticia J O

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Sep 20, 2023

Easy to follow, great course for beginners

By LEKHRAJ B

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Aug 6, 2023

deep and easy explaination of data science

By Vaishnavi B

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Jul 31, 2023

Good course for beginners of data science.

By Rana H J

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Dec 13, 2022

A really good helpful course to start with

By Mohammed B

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Nov 26, 2022

Absolutely extraordinary insightful course

By Rachel H

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Nov 21, 2022

The teachers in this course are excellent.

By exvari

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Nov 12, 2022

easy to and makes the learning process fun

By Lokesh G

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Nov 5, 2022

A Great course to understand Data Science.

By Dennis M

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Aug 31, 2022

informative direct and intresting to learn

By Paty C

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Jun 13, 2022

Great videos. Very specific and complete.

By Lalitha S V S

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May 17, 2022

Very good intro to the data science field.

By Agu E

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Apr 6, 2022

Outstanding and easy to digest. Thank you.

By Abbas g

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Dec 20, 2021

I thinks its the best course for beginners

By Faisal A B

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Jun 14, 2021

its best option for any kind of profession

By Nandyala s k

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Apr 17, 2021

good course for all data science begginers

By Aseem D

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Apr 15, 2021

I would looking forward for more lactures.

By Pronay K P

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Jan 22, 2021

Amazing start with some great experiences!

By Giovani M

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Jan 11, 2021

A very well designed and presented course.

By Radu F

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Dec 30, 2020

Easy and well explained for every starter!

By adnan j

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Oct 26, 2020

it's a great introduction to data science!

By Alex C

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Sep 29, 2020

Good foundation for learning Data Science.

By Miraf A

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Aug 2, 2020

Awesome way to learn. thank you coursera !

By Debjyoti C

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Jul 30, 2020

The Course was very useful and informative

By Justin P

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Jul 29, 2020

Don't forget to use the word "storyteller"

By Raees P

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Jul 8, 2020

Well paced and easy to absorb information.