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!

Sep 10, 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.

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By Christian C

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Oct 17, 2019

Awesome content !

By Pham M Q

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Oct 15, 2019

Nice for beginer.

By Mira S

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Oct 8, 2019

Excellent Course!

By Nirajan T

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Sep 30, 2019

Very good course.

By Ranit S

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Sep 28, 2019

Nice introduction

By cancan g

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Aug 15, 2019

Really inspiring！

By André L

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Jul 31, 2019

Fantastic. Super.

By nitish k

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Jul 22, 2019

Great Experience!

By Dhanashri P

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Jul 1, 2019

Its a good course

By Md A A

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Jun 13, 2019

very well taught.

By Rohan P

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Jun 4, 2019

Excellent course.

By SHIVANGI J

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May 20, 2019

I am enjoying it.

By Tina T

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May 15, 2019

Great intro class

By E P E

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Apr 12, 2019

Very informative.

By karthik

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Mar 26, 2019

Good experience !

By Karnetria B B

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Mar 21, 2019

VEry informative!

By Mike

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Jan 15, 2019

Very good course!

By Daniel D

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Jan 10, 2019

Great foundation!

By Glauber S

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Nov 7, 2018

good informations

By Manohar N

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Oct 8, 2018

Excellent Content

By Prateek A

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Sep 10, 2018

Very Good Insight

By Courtney B

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Sep 9, 2018

Very informative!

By Divvya T

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Aug 20, 2018

superb course !!!

By Malik M

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May 22, 2025

great experience

By hari P

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Feb 27, 2025

Excellent course