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!

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

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By Shivani N

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Jul 25, 2020

Very informative course.

By Ludek V

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Jul 20, 2020

Very interesting so far.

By Robert S

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Jul 13, 2020

Good introductory course

By UJJAWAL S

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Jul 1, 2020

Nice introductory course

By taber b z

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Jun 16, 2020

Best introductory course

By Robert J G

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Jun 12, 2020

This was a great course!

By Alex A

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Jun 11, 2020

Good intro to this path!

By Yasidra V

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Jun 11, 2020

Excelente explicaciones.

By Claudio B

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Jun 4, 2020

Very useful introduction

By Juan M F M

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May 26, 2020

Ver simple, but amazing!

By Subhadip M

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May 11, 2020

Great course for new bee

By Oyebolu D

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May 3, 2020

Awesome course. Love it.

By Shaikh A

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May 2, 2020

Course content is good..

By Gaurav P

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Apr 12, 2020

Great source of learning

By S M A J

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Apr 9, 2020

Good start for beginners

By Ganesh T

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Apr 5, 2020

Engaging contents indeed

By Heatherly T

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Mar 27, 2020

Great introductory class

By Hannah

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Mar 27, 2020

Good introductory course

By Enrique R

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Mar 26, 2020

A very excellent course!

By Bharat G

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Mar 19, 2020

Very Informative course.

By Jorge A D M

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Mar 19, 2020

Buen nivel introductorio

By Avtar S

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Feb 12, 2020

Good introductory course

By Matt M

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Feb 11, 2020

Great course. Thank you

By Pappu K

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Feb 6, 2020

Sach a Greate Experience

By Lawrence R

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Jan 29, 2020

Nice introductory course