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

Sep 9, 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.

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 Ahmed H

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Dec 30, 2022

It was agreat course and full of information as an introduction to data science.

By Roman N

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Nov 11, 2022

Awesome course for a beginner to understand What Data Science really is. Thanks.

By Chidiebere E

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Oct 12, 2022

A worthwhile experience with the team of facilitators and contributors. Cheers!

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Aug 18, 2022

Effectively covers the introduction of Data Science. Examples were very helpful.

By Cassio L

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Mar 20, 2022

Excellent course, with great didactics, which makes learning easy and enjoyable.

By MANGESH P

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Jan 27, 2022

The course is very easy to understand and the course material is vey explanatory

By Giancarlo M

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Jan 13, 2022

Muy buen curso introductorio para conocer los fundamentos de la ciencia de datos

By 18_145 D A

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Oct 11, 2021

it's very useful course for anyone who want to learn Data Science from Beginning

By Managam S

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Aug 29, 2021

For those who is new to Data Science. This course is totally recommended :thumb:

By Muhamad R

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Aug 11, 2021

They explain the materials simply that can make me easy to understand the topics

By Suraj G

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Jul 13, 2021

This is great course for who are looking to step into the world of Data Science

By MD M H

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May 4, 2021

Highly enjoyed and very informative course. Thanks a zillion to Coursera and IBM

By Chen L

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Apr 5, 2021

A good course for some introductory knowledge, not boring and very interactive.

By Lebogang M

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Jan 5, 2021

The course made the concepts simple and breaks don subtopics for easier reading.

By 小洋xiaoyang

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Nov 27, 2020

clear definition of data science ,quiz is all base on reading and understanding.

By Adel A

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Oct 13, 2020

It was helpful introduction to Data world. I highly appreciate your work. Cheers

By Sarumathy U

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Oct 8, 2020

This is very good and provides more information about data science for beginners

By Michael A L

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Sep 19, 2020

Great introduction to Data Science and everything that it entails. Recommend it.

By parvinder s

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Sep 16, 2020

The course showed me all the aspects in a very clear way and I liked the course!

By mohamed E

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Jul 8, 2020

very simple and unique course thanks I have really learned a lot for this course

By Andrei M

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Jun 24, 2020

It is simply, well structured and straight to the point!

5* curs, recommend 100%.

By ZAFARULLAH

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May 27, 2020

It was an amazing introduction to data science and the role of a data scientist.

By Pranay S

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May 23, 2020

great content..its very helpfull for me to exlpore the concepts of data science.

By Deepa C

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May 5, 2020

I understood clearly about data science and the many other fiedls connecting it.

By Elisa M P

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Apr 15, 2020

Great introduction to data science which motivated me to study the topic further