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 18, 2018

I thought this course introduced the topic of data science very well. I think I have a much better idea how to describe data science and common terms associated with the field (like machine learning).

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 Chandrashekhara N

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Apr 26, 2021

thanks to providing good technical background of data science

By Raymond V

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Apr 3, 2021

Great overview of data science. Got me excited to learn more.

By Hari P

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Mar 29, 2021

wow it was a wonderful time with IBM on Coursera. keep making

By Nwanze O

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Feb 1, 2021

One of the best courses I have taken online. Very insightful!

By Artur d F d A L

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Jan 20, 2021

Excellent introductory course to the "data science universe".

By Ignacio A R

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Dec 9, 2020

Really nice course as an introduction to what is data science

By Nikka T P

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Nov 10, 2020

Very insightful and encouraging to learn more on data science

By Viviana S

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Oct 31, 2020

Me gustó mucho porque se avanza de manera ágil y entretenida.

By Vivek B

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Oct 6, 2020

The course answers this very question -

What is Data Science?

By Fernandes M R

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Sep 6, 2020

The best I had have about the introduction about data science

By DORNYOH D

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Sep 1, 2020

This is a great course for any beginner to learn data science

By Talgat O

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Aug 28, 2020

Quite informative and easy to understand with relevant quizes

By Jeeja b s

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Aug 20, 2020

Very nice explanation and good understanding of data science.

By J C P

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Aug 19, 2020

Insightful course with detailed introduction to data science.

By Thiago M B

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Aug 7, 2020

Great course in helping understand the field of data science.

By Hani A

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Aug 5, 2020

Great Course give you the basic knowledge of the Data Science

By Alexander S M

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Jul 18, 2020

Contenidos precisos y pertinentes para apropiar los conceptos

By maneet s y

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Jul 2, 2020

Very helpful. It helped me gain the insights of data science.

By Ritik K

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Jun 9, 2020

The great course gave me a brief understanding of the Domain.

By Aslinn

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Jun 1, 2020

Great class to get some foundation knowledge on Data Science.

By Aman k

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May 22, 2020

very helpful for beginners to understand the field thoroughly

By Stan M

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May 19, 2020

Great for beginners if you want to know what data science is.

By Abidemi H

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May 4, 2020

The course content is original, very engaging and interesting

By Pragya

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May 2, 2020

It is an informative course, start data science from scratch.

By Dhruv d

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Apr 28, 2020

Very Nice explanation and a piece of very useful information.