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

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!

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.

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Jul 17, 2021

Good course to start your journey in Data Science

By Levent Ö

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Jul 15, 2021

Great course to dive into the data science field.

By Ketevan K

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Jun 11, 2021

Well organized, very structured, usefull course !

By JOEL B

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Apr 2, 2021

The content is well arranged and well elaborated.

By Muhammad D

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Mar 3, 2021

It was a well structured intro to data science :)

By Shuvrojit B

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Feb 20, 2021

It was a good introduction course to data science

By Smit D P

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Jan 12, 2021

Very good and informative course on data science.

By Abhay S

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Dec 8, 2020

Great introductory course for Data Science and AI

By Evandro M

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Nov 22, 2020

Excellent introduction to the theme data science.

By Amit K

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Nov 4, 2020

Wonderful introductory for data science aspirants

By Kishor T K

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Sep 13, 2020

Best course & best guidance from industry experts

By 4032 P

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Aug 31, 2020

It was my awesome beginning in data science .....

By Adon P

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Aug 3, 2020

Excellent course for introduction to Data Science

By Dhilma G

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Aug 1, 2020

Good start for Data Science. Interesting content.

By Tsung I W

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Jul 13, 2020

Very helpful for me to know what is data science!

By Morgane B

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Jun 26, 2020

Un cours d'intro bien rédigé, vivant et efficace.

By Sakthi P M

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Jun 4, 2020

Good course to Start as a fresher in Data Science

By Hoo A

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May 23, 2020

Very informative and makes me wants to know more!

By Karishma J

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May 23, 2020

A little volume was required while the prof spoke

By Rebecca M

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May 12, 2020

Great course, lots of good background information

By Ettore N

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May 4, 2020

Curso de introdução a Ciencia de Dados excelente.

By CHAMAKURA R R

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May 3, 2020

good option to start the learning of data science

By Abdesamad S

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May 1, 2020

Even i was a initiated, i learned new things too!

By Aathesh A

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Apr 27, 2020

For basics for Data Science its an amazing course

By James L G

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Apr 23, 2020

Very informative and great intro to Data Science!