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.

Feb 23, 2020

Terrific introduction to the Data Science course. Never expected but was extremely excited with the quality of content, speakers and a very honest attempt to making this course interesting.

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By Ksenia K

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Jul 31, 2019

I liked this course a lot! Easy to follow and very interesting!

By Muthuganesh S

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Jun 9, 2019

A nice introduction to Data Science and Data Scientist profile.

By Shikhar s

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Jun 4, 2019

It's a nice introduction to those looking to explore this field

By Farooq S

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May 10, 2019

Great introductory course to provide insight into Data Science.

By DIEGO I H G

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Apr 6, 2019

es una excelente introduccion al mundo de ciencia de los datos.

By Munkhtulga G

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Mar 13, 2019

A great course for those who are completely new to data science

By Akshay M

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Feb 26, 2019

This course give me the basic understanding of the Data Science

By Mohammed A

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Jan 1, 2019

Interesting introduction course into the realm of Data Science.

By Sharath C K

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Oct 5, 2018

Solid introductory material on data science for the uninitiated

By Alfiya M

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Sep 17, 2024

Very well scripted and presented. Hats off to the entire team!

By Harshitha K R

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Aug 28, 2024

The course has given me clarity and an idea about Data Science

By Subodh P

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Jan 25, 2024

to start with data science basics, well articulated materials.

By Lebohang P M

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Dec 5, 2023

Great introductory start in understanding what data science is

By cynthia a

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Aug 26, 2023

it gives a proper insight on what data science is all about...

By Thomas P T

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Apr 28, 2023

Excelente curso, da una introduccion de lo que es Data Science

By Raquel M R C

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Apr 19, 2023

Very good introduction to data science, I really recommend it!

By Ryan P A

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Mar 8, 2023

Thank you Coursera for the knowledge sharing and nice website!

By John B

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Nov 14, 2022

Excellent combination of video tutorials and reading material

By Reynaldo d S C

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Nov 2, 2022

Excellent explanations. Very intuitive and excellent contents.

By Nabilah A

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Sep 2, 2022

overall this course is very good, to know what is data science

By João V A

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Jul 27, 2022

Good definitions and an excellent introduction for beginners .

By Sethu S

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Jul 22, 2022

I LIKE THE WAY OF TEACHING AND ONCE AGAIN THANKS FOR COURSERA

By Hamza C

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Jul 6, 2022

Amazing, Thank you so much for this great learning experience!

By michael s

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May 29, 2022

A great course that gave me a great insight into the data site

By shahid a

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May 6, 2022

This course is very helpful to start carrer as a data science.