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, 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).

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By abhilasha s

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Sep 18, 2020

Great Experience with this course !!

By Prakruti S

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Sep 12, 2020

BEST COURSE THANKS TO ALL THE GURUS!

By Sambhav J

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Jun 18, 2020

One of the great course on coursera.

By Bhavesh D

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Jun 14, 2020

Very useful course for the beginners

By wilson k

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Jun 8, 2020

Made me understand Data Science more

By pakkirammagari k

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May 28, 2020

To .more information in data science

By DIVYANSHU S

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May 23, 2020

thanks for such a simplified cource

By Nathaniel C

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May 22, 2020

Great course with great instructors!

By Abhinav S

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May 20, 2020

Great experience, awesome learning !

By Surya K R

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May 13, 2020

i have learned a lot in this course.

By Bandi k

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May 12, 2020

very good experience with course era

By Gabriel S

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May 5, 2020

Genial muy interactivo e instructivo

By Manoj A

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Apr 29, 2020

Excellent resource for the beginner.

By Mahesh K

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Apr 22, 2020

Fantastic Journy towards Datascience

By Christell

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Apr 12, 2020

Concise introduction to data science

By DHRUV P

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Apr 7, 2020

easy to learn and easy to understand

By Akshay G

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Apr 2, 2020

Fantastic course - very well taught!

By Olya P

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Mar 29, 2020

A great introduction to the subject.

By Isaac I

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Mar 26, 2020

I love everything about this course.

By KATABATHINI V R

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Feb 21, 2020

This Course helped me alot THANK YOU

By Пугачёв В С

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Feb 21, 2020

Хотелось бы побольше русского языка.

By harsha c

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Feb 17, 2020

Great and very introductory tutorial

By Chan H L

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Feb 3, 2020

Good for understanding Data Science.

By Quynh V

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Jan 28, 2020

Easy to follow. Good video and text.

By Anand P P 2

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Jan 26, 2020

A nice introduction to data science.