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 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.

Aug 21, 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 Harshitha V

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Sep 21, 2018

Very informative for beginners

By MAURICIO E C K

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Aug 31, 2018

muy buena introducción al tema

By NAVEEN K R

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Feb 15, 2025

its very useful course for me

By Paul M

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Jan 8, 2025

Very clear and well presented

By JOSÉ A

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Sep 16, 2024

Incrível e muito otimizado...

By AIG S

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Sep 3, 2024

very informative and engaging

By AMIT K G

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Aug 5, 2024

great videos and explaination

By Mr F

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Aug 5, 2024

that it straight to the point

By Oluchi O

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Apr 21, 2024

Clarity in the course content

By Mahima H T

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Dec 28, 2023

Precise information provided.

By Moulay A E T

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Oct 14, 2023

What is Data Science? THANKS

By Gyanendra K M

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Sep 2, 2023

Excellent and future deciding

By Deleted A

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Sep 1, 2023

thank you IMB for this course

By Ali A

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Jun 25, 2023

Good Content Keep it up Guys!

By Ashish K

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May 13, 2023

best course I have ever seen.

By Tú A B

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Jan 20, 2023

So good! Thank you very much!

By Mahmoud A

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Jan 16, 2023

Excellent introduction course

By Meks I (

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Dec 24, 2022

Coursera is doing a great Job

By sergio r r

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Nov 14, 2022

very simple and easy to learn

By Maria r

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Jul 29, 2022

Thank you for the opportunity

By Vikas V

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Jul 2, 2022

excellent course for bignners

By Nand K S

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Jun 24, 2022

The course best designed for

By Aniruth s

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Jun 22, 2022

very good introductory course

By Chuck B

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Jun 3, 2022

good stuff, lots of new terms

By Mahdis A

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May 1, 2022

so easy-understang and useful