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 Pedro P

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May 24, 2020

Basic introduction to data science, helps understand basic concepts.

By Adam M J

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May 21, 2020

really informative.

to the point

enjoyed the reading believe it or not

By Sahil S

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May 17, 2020

Exceptional content and very good organised structure of the course.

By Abdulla N

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May 11, 2020

This course gave a good answer to about what is data science? to me.

By D K

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May 4, 2020

GOOD LEARNING MATERIAL .I HAVE LEARNED LOT FROM THIS MATERIAL.THANKS

By Premchand k

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Apr 23, 2020

Now i feel pretty much confident regarding the data science concepts

By Sharvinee

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Apr 21, 2020

There were a few videos with wrong subtitles. Otherwise, it is good.

By Poovammal E

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Apr 18, 2020

Awesome time. Excellent plan and presentation of the course material

By Harshadeep V

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Apr 15, 2020

A very good course who would like to pursue a career in Data Science

By NILADRI G

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Apr 12, 2020

Very informative and gives good insights about what is data science.

By Laura c o

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Apr 6, 2020

A concise and straight to the point foundational data science course

By Olamide A

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Mar 10, 2020

This course really got me excited about my data science career drive

By Adedapo B

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Mar 9, 2020

Great opening course. Eases one into the what data science is about.

By Ahmad H K

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Feb 16, 2020

Very nicely structured course for beginners. Thanks Coursera and IBM

By Sebastian F C

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Feb 4, 2020

Es un muy buen curso para iniciar en el mundo de la ciencia de datos

By Rama P

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Dec 31, 2019

Course Narrators were very good and was very easy understand. Thanks

By Kanwal S

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Oct 25, 2019

Easy to learn and so informative in delivering content to beginners.

By Pitchaiah U

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May 15, 2019

Nice introduction for a beginner to understand what is Data Science.

By Rishabh J

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May 6, 2019

It's good, gives me a detail view to start a career in Data Science.

By Zachary G

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Apr 27, 2019

A great introductory course on defining Data Science and what it is.

By Glenn D

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Apr 24, 2019

It's a very nice introductory course for an aspiring data scientist.

By Mohammed A

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Apr 3, 2019

I love this course, I will become data scientist as soon as possible

By Ady B

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Mar 18, 2019

It was really good learning into understanding what is Data Science.

By Matthew D V

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Mar 13, 2019

Good introductory course into "what it means to be a data scientist"

By Rafael G

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Dec 6, 2018

A very good that help you to understand what really is Data Science.