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 21, 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 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

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By crazy v V

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May 3, 2020

best introduction to data scoence

By hassan a

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May 3, 2020

very informative and to the point

By Daniel G

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May 2, 2020

good introduction to Data Science

By Francisco p

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Apr 24, 2020

Very intuitive and easy to follow

By Apoorv S S

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Apr 19, 2020

Very Nice and informative course.

By Aniek v K

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Apr 15, 2020

A fantastic course for beginners.

By Sunil S

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Apr 11, 2020

Brilliant and informative course

By Paul R G

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Apr 2, 2020

A good well rounded introduction.

By Muhammad A

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Mar 30, 2020

very easy and way to learn online

By Vivek G

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Mar 16, 2020

Nice explanation to every subject

By Thientvse

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Feb 16, 2020

The course is very good to start.

By Jonatan A S A

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Feb 11, 2020

Very good and easy to understand.

By Muktar D

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Feb 3, 2020

Thank You!

Thank You!!

Thank You!!!

By Subhajit S

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Jan 29, 2020

Outstanding course for Beginners.

By Chairul A

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Jan 17, 2020

Great intro course for beginners.

By Bolla N S T

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Dec 31, 2019

The best way of teaching is this.

By Armando H

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Nov 4, 2019

Very informative and interesting.

By Narendra S

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Oct 25, 2019

Better Course : easily understood

By Ngữ Q T

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Oct 23, 2019

The course is merely introduction

By Po-Yu “ K

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Oct 13, 2019

nice introduction of data science

By Sunny D

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Oct 8, 2019

Infoative and easy to understand.

By Victor S

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Jul 30, 2019

Very good introduction in subject

By Hassan K

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Jul 28, 2019

Nice introduction of data science

By Amina M

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Jul 23, 2019

very interesting to learn about .

By Simon

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Jul 19, 2019

This exposure is one of the kind.