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 18, 2023

Data science is to use new and old data combined with mathematics, statistics, database and other tools to discover hidden problems or insights to help us solve problems or make correct predictions

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 sanjay g g

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Feb 21, 2020

It is very helpful for understanding what is data science...

By Vybhav S

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Feb 15, 2020

Great course. Thanks to the mentors for giving us the inputs

By Moleti

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Feb 6, 2020

This is a great way to enter into the field of Data Sciences.

By gyc

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Feb 2, 2020

good! I got a thorough understanding of what Data Science is.

By Shubham R

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Jan 31, 2020

Awesome course to know about what data Science Actually is...

By Venkatasai M G

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Jan 5, 2020

Excellent course for the beginners in the data science field.

By Sandeep

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Jan 3, 2020

I like the course, very interesting and explanation is simple

By Montserrat B G

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Dec 22, 2019

It is a really basic course, and makes me want to learn more!

By Rabé O

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Dec 5, 2019

This course was a great , the material is easy to understand.

By Hernan F L R

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Dec 3, 2019

Great Introduction to Start learning more about Data Science!

By JS J R

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Nov 30, 2019

Short and informative . Just an intro though , but a good one

By vikas k

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Nov 23, 2019

Great course for understanding what data science actually is.

By Neda A A S

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Nov 9, 2019

It's Amazing course easy to understand the material ...thanks

By Leroy

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Aug 14, 2019

Bon cours d'introduction à la data science au niveau culturel

By Dhananjay G

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Aug 13, 2019

awesome course ..very detailed course about the data science

By Raman K P

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Jul 23, 2019

it's awesome. from first day i got many ideas on data science

By Parveen K

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Jan 6, 2019

Very educative course . Presentation is superb. Learnt basic.

By Felix C

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Nov 8, 2018

A very good course to start with my path to machine learning.

By Armine M

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Sep 24, 2018

The course is quite simple and easy to understand. Thank you!

By Vamsi K

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Sep 18, 2018

Best Introductory course to getting started with Data Science

By James R

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Mar 26, 2025

Very informative and a good basis for the further learnings.

By Alfonso S

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Mar 1, 2025

Well structured, clear instructions and excellent materials.

By Kavinda A

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Jan 7, 2025

This is the most excellent course I have ever had in my life

By Heath D

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Dec 4, 2024

It's a very good introduction to what Data Science is about.

By Mokone R

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Jun 18, 2024

A good orientation to data science, mouth-watering for more.