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 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!

Jun 26, 2020

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 Wana C

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Apr 28, 2020

Good information for a beginner to understand what data science is

By Maduako C S

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Apr 26, 2020

very great and powerful insight in to the concepts in Data Science

By Shrikant S V

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Apr 25, 2020

Very good Introductory course. Instructor Dr. Murtaza is fantastic

By Bollu V S

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Apr 23, 2020

THE INSTRUCTOR AND THE KNOWLEDGE PRESENTED IN THE VIDEO IS AWESOME

By Rajat G

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Apr 15, 2020

Was a well-designed course to develop an interest in data science.

By Syed S W

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Mar 2, 2020

Very helpful and insightful intro into the basics of Data Science.

By Vikas B

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Jan 27, 2020

it is a very nice course which helps to know what is data science.

By Marco

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Jan 6, 2020

Very interesting introductory course to the world of data science.

By Atul K U

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Jan 5, 2020

This course gives me a foundation to study the data science field.

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Dec 23, 2019

This class helped me to understand the background of data science!

By prathapani s

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Oct 15, 2019

by this course i have learnt many things and gained much knowledge

By Prajakta M

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Sep 15, 2019

An excellent theoretical course for the beginners in Data Science.

By Bibek G

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Aug 5, 2019

Great Course,Good for the ones taking first step to data Science:)

By Vabhave R V

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Jun 26, 2019

Very informative and good kickstart to a new world of Data Science

By BALANAGARAJAN M

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Jun 10, 2019

Lectures by the experts gave me a deep insight about Data Science.

By Pranesh G

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Jun 5, 2019

this course gave a good introduction to the field of data science.

By Rakshit S K

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Mar 31, 2019

A very fascinating course which makes you want to learn even more.

By Tapan J

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Oct 26, 2018

Superb Course! Cleared my fundamental concepts of Data Science...!

By Khadija S

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Oct 18, 2018

Very good, basic knowledge about data science. Highly recommended.

By M. D A F

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Jul 29, 2024

Ha sido muy útil e interesante. Recomiendo altamente estos cursos

By ANY M

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Feb 29, 2024

Me encantó este curso por lo dinámico y didáctico del aprendizaje

By Hutchson K

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Jul 26, 2023

This is an amazing introductory course to data science. Thank you

By Shurahbeel S

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Mar 22, 2023

An excellent course to learn the basics and intro of data science

By Cid R A E

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Mar 14, 2023

BUEN CURSO PARA EMPEZAR CON ELEMENTOS BASICOS DE CIENCIA DE DATOS

By Diego N

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Dec 8, 2022

Estoy mas que feliz con el curso. Es lo que esperaba y mucho mas.