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

Jan 16, 2022

I throughly enjoyed the course and the fact that everything was explained thoroughly. I always enjoyed Dr. White's personal experience with Data Science as well as other Data Scientists point of view.

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 Shahbaz k

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Jun 6, 2019

Awesome content 👌

By Vasant C

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May 21, 2019

easy to understand

By Danilo F d G

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May 20, 2019

Curso bem completo

By mohammad s

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May 13, 2019

above expectations

By Brice S

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May 3, 2019

Great introduction

By NEETISH S

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Apr 18, 2019

thank you coursera

By Ganesh P

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Mar 27, 2019

Excellent Learning

By Dawoud A

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Mar 26, 2019

Great information!

By Khadijah M

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Mar 9, 2019

Great introduction

By Abdoul R H

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Feb 26, 2019

Great Introduction

By Sindhu R

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Feb 3, 2019

Great introduction

By Obong G

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Dec 26, 2018

great introduction

By Karl G U

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Nov 19, 2018

Good intro course!

By Lin L

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Nov 16, 2018

great intro course

By Rosanna B

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Oct 18, 2018

Interesting course

By Amit G

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Oct 13, 2018

Wonderful course !

By Ramesh M

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Oct 9, 2018

Excellent Content.

By Francisco A

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Oct 3, 2018

Great introduction

By Sean M

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Sep 26, 2018

Great introduction

By URIEL I L

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May 2, 2025

Very interesting!

By Umang V

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Mar 19, 2025

nice very helpful

By Renzo C M

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Jan 29, 2025

100% Recomendable

By Federico A

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Jan 13, 2025

¡Excelente curso!

By Aulia B

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Dec 26, 2024

Good for beginner

By Atalay D

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Oct 22, 2024

başarılı bir kurs