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 Rahul G

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Oct 12, 2019

This course is awesome

i getting many new things to learn

By Diego L M T

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Oct 6, 2019

Excellent cause has a great introduction to the subject.

By Ashutosh Y

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Aug 24, 2019

nice course to kick start ur journey as a data scientist

By C S V

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Aug 21, 2019

Though very basic, quite informative and well organized.

By Arman D

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Aug 12, 2019

A great basic course for basic knowledge of data science

By Sameer G

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Aug 4, 2019

Good starting point to start the basics of Data Science!

By Ali N

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Jul 31, 2019

Great course for understanding the basic of data science

By Frank A

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Jul 6, 2019

Very enlightening not as far fetched as widely reported.

By Aravindan N

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Jun 22, 2019

A great introduction towards understanding data science.

By Mahendran B

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Jun 21, 2019

great course , very well detail for all type of users ..

By Oswin L

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Jun 12, 2019

Good course.Explained nicely the basics of Data Science.

By Chandra R

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Mar 27, 2019

I enjoyed the pacing of the course and engaging content.

By Muddasani U

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Feb 28, 2019

It was very simple and elegant. Thank You for the Course

By Sukamal D

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Jan 24, 2019

Great course. Lots of information and easy to understand

By Huyen P

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Jan 14, 2019

Good contents and brief understanding about Data Science

By Nitish K

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Dec 23, 2018

Its a nice experience to learn basics about Data Science

By rudra k v

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Dec 17, 2018

Really helpful for getting an insight into data science.

By Sai S

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Dec 16, 2018

This course has given good understanding of Data science

By Mohd. S A

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Oct 25, 2018

Its good, really good way to interpretation data science

By Jitendra s

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Oct 15, 2018

best tutor, with best examples. explanation is too good.

By Ujwal M P

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Oct 11, 2018

Excellent course gave detail insight about data science.

By Valentina B

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Oct 2, 2018

I liked the way of presentation of the material. Thanks!

By Prakash T

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Sep 16, 2018

It's very nice detailed introduction about Data Science.

By Abinash B

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Jul 17, 2018

this is so much fun.Thanks for providing such great idea

By Cesar T

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Oct 24, 2024

Excelentes temas. Muy nutritivo a nivel de conocimiento