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 Onkar D

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Jan 11, 2020

Best Data Science Course

By zineddine o

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Jan 8, 2020

I appreciate this course

By Malcolm D

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Jan 6, 2020

Refreshing and excellent

By Rajiv R

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Dec 16, 2019

Good introductory course

By Jason B

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Nov 27, 2019

Very helpful foundation!

By Indrajeet B

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Nov 19, 2019

Good introductory course

By Yifu Z

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Nov 6, 2019

very helpful for starter

By Ekaterina V

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Oct 25, 2019

Very usefull information

By Aakash S

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Sep 16, 2019

it was great experience

By Tinashe C M

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Aug 29, 2019

Good introductory course

By TSEBO C M C

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Jul 23, 2019

Good introductory course

By Hérico H

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Jul 1, 2019

Muito bom o treinamento.

By Eddy T

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Jun 30, 2019

Nice quick introduction.

By Aleksandr K

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Jun 25, 2019

Good introductory course

By Chia-Jung T

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Jun 3, 2019

A very excellent course!

By Deleted A

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May 4, 2019

The best virtual school.

By Anastasia O

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Nov 8, 2018

Good introductory course

By AVADH P

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Nov 7, 2018

Very good for a beginner

By DARWIN G V

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Nov 2, 2018

Great!!!!! Lo maximo!!!!

By CHEERAG S

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Apr 6, 2025

It's a wonderful course

By Giovanni T

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Jan 16, 2025

Corso molto fatto bene!

By Ibrahima F

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Jan 1, 2025

Je suis vraiment séduit

By Muhammad A

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Oct 18, 2024

A new era begins for me

By Francisco R

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Sep 11, 2024

Great for fundamentals!

By Fatima M

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Sep 10, 2024

I learned a lot. Thanks