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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

AP

Jan 15, 2022

I throughly enjoyed the course and the fact that everything was explained thoroughly. I always enjoyed Dr. White's personal experience with Data Science as well as other Data Scientists point of view.

VS

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.

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By Anderson M

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May 5, 2019

An excellent introduction to the topic of Data Science!

By Cameron H

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Mar 12, 2019

Great and simple introduction to the proceeding topics.

By Roshan D

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Feb 14, 2019

Pretty good information regarding what Data Science is.

By Mahesh D

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Dec 6, 2018

It's a very Basic Course. But it's really informative.

By marwan e s

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May 1, 2025

Very helpful, great kickstart to my career in Finance.

By Héctor Á G

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Jun 17, 2024

It gives a good overview of what Data Science involves

By Deleted A

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Feb 16, 2024

It's actually amazing, one more is we got a free badge

By IVAN D J A H

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Nov 19, 2023

Excelente introducción al mundo de la ciencia de datos

By renee

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Nov 7, 2023

It helps me understand what data science is and can do

By utsavi v

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Sep 16, 2023

IBM Data science course is very helpful for begginers.

By Antonio L

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Sep 12, 2023

Very useful for having an introduction to Data Science

By Aemal Y

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Jan 14, 2023

It is a very informative and very professional course.

By MAYANK P

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Jan 12, 2023

Good introductory course on Data Science for beginners

By 21-322 A

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Dec 1, 2022

Basic overview of the details of What is data science.

By WEEJG

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Oct 7, 2022

Good excellent course,improve my knowledge and better

By Ajay S

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Sep 13, 2022

good course with a great content for the data science

By Rahel B

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Aug 18, 2022

I really love how courses are and they are beneficial.

By Archana P

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Aug 17, 2022

Excellent and awsome learning experience with coursera

By Deleted A

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Jul 18, 2022

Great course - alot of good insights and perspectives.

By DIEGO A C V

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Apr 19, 2022

Good course to get into the knowledge of data science.

By Suresh K

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Mar 20, 2022

Great for beginners to get clear view of Data Science.

By Lalji S

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Sep 3, 2021

One of the best course to start learning data science.

By Abisoye W

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Apr 26, 2021

A very good introductory course. Very well structured!

By REESHABH R C

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Apr 21, 2021

The course was very well taught. Thanks team COURSERA!

By kianoush n

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Mar 4, 2021

Best course for understanding base of the data science