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 Jessica C

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Nov 13, 2020

I found this course to be very informative and interesting.

By Shreehari N

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Oct 17, 2020

its a really interesting course kept me hooked till the end

By Ankit d P

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Aug 20, 2020

It was good and give brief knowledge about the data science

By Alejandro B

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Jul 19, 2020

A very good explanation of the fundamentals of Data Science

By Rodrigo S

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Jul 16, 2020

Well structured and motivating to know more. Thank you all!

By Wahaj S

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Jul 11, 2020

I nice and easy and attractive introduction to Data Science

By Qureshi F Q

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Jul 4, 2020

Good Excellent Course For the Introduction of data Science.

By Carlos E V d A

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Jul 2, 2020

Great course to start learning the concepts of Data Science

By Ashish D

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Jun 20, 2020

this is really amazing to learn from real life prescriptive

By Shehan W

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Jun 5, 2020

This is truly an amazing insight of data in today's World !

By Akshay G

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Jun 4, 2020

Easy, quick and vey basic like what is data science idealy.

By Aravind R L

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May 31, 2020

Excellent course to get basic understanding on Data Science

By Brayan G

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May 31, 2020

Un excelente mapeo general de lo que es la ciencia de datos

By manita c

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May 25, 2020

The course is very useful and insightful for the beginners.

By Berkan Ç

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May 16, 2020

That was insane. Too much information. Thanks to everybody.

By Elijah M

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May 16, 2020

It was splendid improving my understanding of data science.

By amit n n

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May 10, 2020

this course motivate user to come in this data driven world

By Pritam G

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May 4, 2020

One of the best course ever I have done and a good teacher.

By SherineG

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Apr 28, 2020

this class excites me in taking the full course. cant wait!

By Apurva R

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Apr 26, 2020

The explanations are clear and lucid. Great one for basics.

By ARJUN R

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Apr 10, 2020

this course is excellently helps me to nourishing my skills

By José A E L

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Apr 9, 2020

Excelente curso. Sin duda seguiré con el resto del programa

By Maryam Z B

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Feb 24, 2020

provides a thorough understanding of what data science is..

By Marcie N

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Feb 13, 2020

Thank you for the informative introduction to Data Science.

By Kartik K

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Dec 24, 2019

Awesome explanation by instructors nice and good examples!!