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 19, 2023

Data science is to use new and old data combined with mathematics, statistics, database and other tools to discover hidden problems or insights to help us solve problems or make correct predictions

Jan 16, 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.

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By Low H S

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Sep 10, 2019

A well rounder overview of data science and its prospects.

By Cyril c

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Sep 8, 2019

Gave a real nice overview of exactly what data science is.

By Christopher D K

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Aug 27, 2019

It is a great study material with a friendly way to teach.

By Salin K D

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Aug 4, 2019

Great Materials and videos for Data Science introductions.

By Edmond D

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Jul 21, 2019

This course was a true orientation course in Data Science.

By Carrie M

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Jul 16, 2019

This is such a great class for understanding data science.

By Akash P

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Jul 3, 2019

it is wonderfull , where we learn.."what is Data Science"

By Omais R K

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Jul 2, 2019

Good course to get to know about the field of Data Science

By SAURABH P

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Jun 29, 2019

In this course have a lot of knowledge about data science.

By Nupur G

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May 27, 2019

Good examples to make us understand each and every concept

By Sayed W J

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May 7, 2019

The course is good enough ,I have learnt a lot. Thank You!

By kumaravel

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Apr 12, 2019

The course material is very good. And it is easy to learn.

By Aravind N

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Apr 2, 2019

Clearly lays out what is data science in most simplest way

By Rohan I

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Mar 23, 2019

This course provides a great introduction to data science!

By Aadithya S

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Feb 25, 2019

Gives you a clear idea about what data sciences deals with

By Payal C

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Dec 21, 2018

Great content for people who want to start in data science

By futoshi k

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Sep 24, 2018

Good course to understand Data science and Data scientist

By Tawana P

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May 22, 2025

I enjoyed this course. It was informative and accessible.

By Marcela A J

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Mar 13, 2025

Congrats!!! It's a great beginning in Data Science World.

By Rodrigo G G

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Jan 17, 2025

Great course to understand data science, from it's basics

By Mahsa L

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Jun 9, 2024

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By Edgar A L

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May 22, 2024

All what you need to start knowing the Data Science world

By Jose D

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Apr 19, 2024

Excellent in many counts! Inspirational and interesting.

By Cesar S A

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Feb 5, 2024

Importante para esclarecer conceptos de ciencias de datos

By Juan A C L

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Jan 7, 2024

Very Intuitive and technically objective at the same time