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 24, 2021

Thank you for this coursera.

I get know experience and knowledge in using different kinds of online tools which are useful and effective. I'll use some of them during my lessons. And lots of thanks

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 Houston M

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Dec 16, 2022

A nice course that every data scientist should take

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Oct 7, 2022

Simple, short, direct to the point, and intuitive.

By Pawan N

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Aug 20, 2022

its bright opportunity for increses your knowledge.

By mrf A

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Aug 5, 2022

Best course to learn the data science introduction

By Indranil C

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Jun 5, 2022

I have clearly undertood the basics of data science

By Ella G

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Apr 19, 2022

Very good introduction to the field of data science

By Raja M A

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Mar 7, 2022

Its the best course for data science for beginners

By Roshini F

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Feb 9, 2022

Great explanation of introduction to data science !

By jungrae n

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Feb 7, 2022

A good step for getting to know about Data Science.

By Rajeev K M

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Jan 18, 2022

Got a good basic brush up on what is data science..

By emanuel a l

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Dec 13, 2021

It is a great course to learn what is data science.

By Sudhir B

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Oct 17, 2021

Good experience with teaching skill and techniques.

By Zulaiqa R

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Oct 15, 2021

Informative and covers the fundamentals quite well.

By Mujtaba M

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Sep 27, 2021

One of the best introductory data science course!!!

By Bidwan R

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Aug 31, 2021

It was a great experience for me to do this course.

By Esther Y

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Jul 22, 2021

Best introduction course for CS students!

Thank you

By Kuganathan R

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Jul 1, 2021

Excellent course. All materials and videos are good

By Yusuf i K

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Apr 14, 2021

It was an amazing course for starting data science.

By Irina U

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Apr 13, 2021

Basic course which helps to understand technologies

By Emin E A

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Dec 14, 2020

Nice and soft introduction on the basic definitions

By Jeremy C

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Dec 2, 2020

Easy information and good explanations of concepts.

By SOURAB S J

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Nov 25, 2020

Great course to start our journey with data science

By Betty E

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Nov 12, 2020

It was quite nice gaining knowledge on Data Science

By sangmin p

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Nov 4, 2020

It was a lecture that showed what data science was.

By Shamiul i s

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Sep 6, 2020

you ca get the topclass basic information from here