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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

BR

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.

MS

Sep 17, 2020

very useful. i liked and enjoyed the journey of learning in these five weeks. the instructor is very clear and taught very interestingly. Thanks to her. she looked poised and cheerful and professional

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Mar 30, 2019

This is a great course that will empower my new career! Thank you all !

By kanishk a

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Mar 23, 2019

This course really help me to get started in the field of Data Science.

By Douglas Z

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Mar 16, 2019

Good introduction for the data science area, for begginers and curious.

By Felipe B

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Jan 21, 2019

Great introduction to Data Scieince. I am very excited about the field.

By rosie m

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Jan 21, 2019

Excellent introduction to the subject of data science. Very high-level.

By Stephane T F

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Dec 30, 2018

It was great! I learned a lot from experts and professors in the field.

By Ahmed F

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Dec 2, 2018

After this intro course, I am even more excited to study data analysis.

By Davide G

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Oct 3, 2018

A very good introduction on data science and a really motivating course

By Kittanon N N

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Sep 3, 2018

Good for a person who want to learn about basic concept of Data Science

By Samit B

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Apr 4, 2024

The course is perfect for someone who is planning to enter this field.

By Hamiz M

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Mar 12, 2024

Well structured and a good beginning point for my Data Science journey

By Nakul P

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Nov 24, 2023

crisp and crux explanation of the overview of Data Science as a field.

By Wendy J

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Nov 14, 2023

Very comprehensive introduction into data science and its applications

By SATHESH M E

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Oct 27, 2023

Good course to begin but need to update videos for current perspective

By M R

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Sep 27, 2023

I really like thids course and now I know what Is Data science exactly

By Deleted A

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Sep 11, 2023

very helpful to learn data science as from a remote country like nepal

By Shubham v

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Jul 16, 2023

excited to learn ddata Science. Now completed the ccertificate Course.

By Míchell M

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Apr 22, 2023

Gives you all the essential concepts you will need in this new career.

By Valentine B

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Jan 31, 2023

Great introductory course. Paced well with a lot of real-life examples

By Nkechi P E

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Nov 2, 2022

Well explainable and detailed foundation on the basics of data science

By benjamin b

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Oct 30, 2022

this course is great in introducing data science to new comers like me

By AARON G V

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Oct 2, 2022

Exceptional course for getting oriented on what data science is about

By Diego R A C

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May 28, 2022

I'm loving this courses, is exactly what i was looking for a long time

By Kyungchan I (

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May 27, 2022

It provides clear and concised explanation about what data science is.

By Damola P A

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Apr 17, 2022

Offered a solid, yet gentle introduction to Data Science. Good start!