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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

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.

FA

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 Eduard F A M

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Apr 27, 2022

Is a good start point to get acquainted with Data Sciencem, many interesting concepts and attestations.

By Muhammad S K

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Jan 6, 2022

awesome experience in the first course ,learnt a lot from it and looking forward to learn much ahead too

By Omar E C

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Nov 8, 2021

interesante acercamiento a la ciencia de datos, informacion concreta, practica y aplicada al mundo real.

By serge f

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Oct 12, 2021

Cours très riche et très bien structuré. Indispensable pour commencer la formation en science de données

By Yash T

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Sep 17, 2021

Very helpful course for those who want to pursue Data science as their career. Thankyou Coursera and IBM

By S B

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Jul 24, 2021

When you want to understand what data science and who data scientest is I strongly recommend this course

By Aditi P

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Jun 3, 2021

This course very well explains basics of Data science. This is best course to start with (for beginner).

By Paul B

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Jan 29, 2021

This course provides a good foundational knowledge of what Data Science is and how Data Scientists work.

By Elaine

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Nov 17, 2020

The course reflects the importance of science data with the excellence of qualifying good professionals.

By ferry w

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Oct 9, 2020

This course is good. I would recommend this course to anyone who is interested in studying Data Science,

By Paulina L S

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Jun 8, 2020

Useful to understand the Data Science world and definitively will help planning the next step to follow.

By Prajol S

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Jun 4, 2020

The teaching methodology are very cool .I have understood each and everything in this part of the course

By Akshat D

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May 11, 2020

Great course and explanation of what data science is and what does data scientist do and how they do it.

By Masha A

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Apr 3, 2020

A good introduction into the field for those who are just curious about it, without any prior knowledge.

By Renjith P N

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Mar 18, 2020

Awesome course. Its really interesting to learn and apply my thought. Thank you so much Coursera and IBM

By Amit A

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Mar 3, 2020

THIS IS A NICE EXPERIENCE OF LEARNING DATA SCIENCE FROM COURSERA.I GOT A GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF DATA SCIENCE.

By Eddie O

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Feb 12, 2020

A very good introduction to the field of Data Science if you have limited knowledge to nothing about it!

By Sean L

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Dec 28, 2019

Great introduction with excellent sources and viewpoints from students, professors, and industry leaders

By Hamadziripi T

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Dec 4, 2019

This is a very good course. It opens your mind up and gives you a clear picture of where you are headed.

By Swapnil J

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Nov 25, 2019

Very well explained . perfect introduction which will inspire anyone to pursue data science as a career.

By Hussein A

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Nov 15, 2019

the best introduction to data science , a lot of information is included and it is shown in the best way

By Katiuska V G G

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Jun 13, 2019

Good introduction to know what is Data Science and what a Data Scientist do and what skills should have.

By Luiz E

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Jun 12, 2019

Curso excelente, bastante instrutivo e mostra o que de fato é a Ciência de Dados, e o que de fato não é.

By Daniel B A

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Apr 2, 2019

Una introducción excelente, que ademas de teoría, te permite poner en practica ciertas cosas aprendidas.

By Haywood N

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Jul 22, 2018

A very comprehensive and beneficial introduction to the Data Scientist and Data Science. Well presented.