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

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.

Jan 15, 2022

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By Xinglong F

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May 5, 2021

This is a very useful introduction for the beginners.

By Jeroen O

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Nov 21, 2020

A great course to start on your Data Science journey.

By Ea'Yassaf M

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Oct 31, 2020

Very straight forward and detailed course. Thank You!

By Prasad J

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Oct 13, 2020

Excellent course structure, videos and study material

By BURHAN Y

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Sep 14, 2020

The course was very instructive, sincerest thanks! :)

By Kanishk K

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Aug 11, 2020

Provides good intro and teaches how to make a report.

By Akbar A M A G

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Jul 27, 2020

Great course to understand the basics of Data Science

By Arijit K

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Jun 12, 2020

Great course to understand the basics of Data Science

By Mahmoud S A S

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May 29, 2020

Excellent course, easy to digest and well structured.

By Marlo J

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May 28, 2020

Excellent overview of the field that is data science.

By Fadhel H D

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May 25, 2020

It's good for newbie in data science, just like me...

By Ky A D

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May 20, 2020

A great introduction to data science and information!

By Ahmad G

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May 19, 2020

Thank you Coursera and IBM for this great job for us.

By Vishal P

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May 15, 2020

Best Introductory Course you can find on Data Science

By Ian N

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May 5, 2020

very good introduction for a beginner in data science

By Deepak S

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Apr 27, 2020

very informative course for data science introduction

By anubhav g

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Apr 26, 2020

fantastic course to learn data science from beginning

By Kevin K

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Apr 24, 2020

Informative and concise introduction to data science!

By Shuyao H

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Apr 22, 2020

A detailed and friendly introduction to data science.

By Sanjali S

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Apr 12, 2020

A very good course to gain an idea about Data Science

By Nariman Z

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Apr 7, 2020

materials are very well structured! good instructors!

By Dang D D K

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Apr 5, 2020

A great course for your first step into Data Science.

By David R E C

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Mar 31, 2020

Very interesting even if you already know the basics.

By Muhammad A C

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Mar 31, 2020

Its a good first step to start learning data science.

By Manoj D

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Feb 29, 2020

Good content and interactive videos

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