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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

DN

Feb 8, 2023

I love how beginner-friendly this course is. I did not have to panic about not following any lecture since I am new to this field. I know this is the first course but I'm loving it already. <<33

SB

Sep 9, 2019

Very learning experience, I am a beginner in DS, but the instructors in this course simplified the contents that made me I could easily understand, tools and materials were very helpful to start with.

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By Chun-An L

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Apr 5, 2020

I enjoy taking this course. Looking forward to the following content very much!

By SATYABRATA P

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Mar 27, 2020

First of all the faculties are very good . Any fresher can easily learn from it

By Nahid A

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Mar 13, 2020

I found it very easy to understand with very good videos and reading materials.

By Muhammad A H

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Feb 28, 2020

Excellent course for beginners who want to step into the world of Data Science.

By Julio B

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Feb 12, 2020

Great course, it set the foundations of my new quest in the data science world.

By Tejaswi D

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Feb 8, 2020

Its very nice course to introdeuce Data Science and its application.Thank you .

By Jochen B

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Jan 29, 2020

Great introduction for folks that have only heard of the term of "data science"

By Asim A P

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Jan 29, 2020

THANK YOU for this opportunity . Great Teachers and information . God Bless You

By Scott W W

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Jan 13, 2020

Well structured and well paced intro course. Good mix of video/print materials!

By Rushikesh R G

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Dec 8, 2019

it is very helpful to me for my career, and i am so interested for next journey

By Ruben S

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Dec 1, 2019

A good introduction and overview of the expectations of the data science field.

By EL H E S

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Oct 30, 2019

This course is recommended for beginners.

and thank you for this amazing course.

By Chandrakant B

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Oct 30, 2019

Its a really good course for Data Analyst Aspirant.Thanks to coursera for this.

By Abdul J A S

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Sep 10, 2019

Very Valuable Course for Those Do not Have a Basic Knowledge of Data Science :)

By Arvind B

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Jul 5, 2019

Clear and crisp yet effectively explained what is data science and what is not.

By Jasmine K

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May 7, 2019

Good straightforward introduction to the concept and ideas behind data science.

By Paulo C T

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Feb 24, 2019

Very usefull to understand what a Data Scientist do and what is a Data Science.

By Krishna R

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Feb 21, 2019

Great intro into data science, even for someone without a technical background.

By Ghazi S

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Feb 7, 2019

A simple and brief understanding about data science and role of data scientist.

By Aw H J

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Dec 23, 2018

Lovely introduction to what is exactly data science for a novice on this field.

By Ilse B Z M

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Dec 11, 2018

Great beginning path for those of us who are looking to become data scientists!

By Jesus C C

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Nov 24, 2018

Easy to follow and gives a wide vision of what Data Science is. Well explained.

By Niosha A

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Nov 11, 2018

Great start for beginners, very easy course, could be done in less than 3 days!

By Ghislain D

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Mar 12, 2025

A detailed introduction course encompassing the entire data science lifecycle.