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

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.

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!

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By Ajitsinh S

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Dec 29, 2019

Excellent - Beginner Course.

By uttam c

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Dec 19, 2019

good course for data science

By Rohan O

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Nov 26, 2019

Good start with Data Science

By FRANCIS N

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Sep 11, 2019

Very informing and realistic

By Minu V

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Aug 2, 2019

An explanatory introduction.

By Christine H R

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Jul 17, 2019

Super Easy and fun to learn.

By MOHD A

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Jul 9, 2019

This is an auspicious course

By Qianqian C

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Jun 21, 2019

quite useful basic knowledge

By Denis A

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Jun 19, 2019

very pleased with the course

By Vishal A

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Jun 5, 2019

Explained in Detailed Manner

By KARTIK S

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Jun 1, 2019

fabulous course for freshers

By Rakesh g

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Apr 22, 2019

Very good Intro...Be Curious

By Pralhad G

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Apr 11, 2019

Great intro to data science.

By PRASHANT K

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Feb 27, 2019

Smooth and very informative.

By Bilel A

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Feb 7, 2019

Great intro to Data Science!

By Alice H

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Jan 20, 2019

More than I expected! Happy!

By Shakthi U D

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Nov 29, 2018

The course is really amazing

By Kana W

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Nov 10, 2018

Good for new data scientist.

By Jim C

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Nov 5, 2018

great intro to data science!

By Rama S C

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Oct 15, 2018

awesome course for beginners

By Alireza F

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Oct 3, 2018

very please with this cource

By Yanhong D

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Aug 30, 2018

simple and good introduction

By Tatuff 6

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Apr 26, 2024

the best of the best course

By Tejas C

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Mar 21, 2024

It is really helpful for me

By Kaveeshan

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Mar 8, 2024

VERY HELPFUL FOR FOUNDATION