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 2, 2019

Good introductory course for setting a basis for knowledge of data science and data scientists for someone who may be a novice and seeking to learn more.Good quality in terms of presentation as well.

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 Gikonyo N

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Sep 5, 2018

Interesting

By Romy M E V

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May 15, 2025

Muy bueno.

By Renan C

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Mar 4, 2025

Very good!

By YASH I

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Jan 14, 2025

good learn

By Kevin W H

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Jan 13, 2025

Thank You!

By Nabgha B H

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Dec 15, 2024

VERRY NICE

By Joseph A

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Oct 1, 2024

Intresting

By Abdullah A

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Sep 15, 2024

phenomenal

By Course P

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Aug 16, 2024

amazinggg!

By Phạm L M Q

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Aug 1, 2024

Very goood

By Nur C

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Jul 27, 2024

good intro

By Victor M C

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Jul 2, 2024

buen curso

By 김태원

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May 27, 2024

Good start

By RAPHAEL M

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Mar 8, 2024

Super cool

By GRENGIA, M A

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Dec 8, 2023

insightful

By Kopparapu M C 2

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Oct 31, 2023

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By Yue T

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Sep 17, 2023

goooooood!

By Camila A

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Jul 13, 2023

easy going

By Jesse H

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Jul 2, 2023

Good Intro

By Saida

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Jun 26, 2023

very nice.

By Kelly V

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May 26, 2023

Excellent!

By Prasenjit B

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May 11, 2023

eexcellent

By prasun k

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Apr 28, 2023

it is good

By Ricardo A

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Apr 17, 2023

Good intro