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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

SB

Sep 9, 2019

Very learning experience, I am a beginner in DS, but the instructors in this course simplified the contents that made me I could easily understand, tools and materials were very helpful to start with.

KK

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.

Krishna

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By Itxel Z

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Aug 12, 2019

It was an interesting course, especially because it is interactive with professionals and specialists that share knowledge.

By Jade W

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Jul 31, 2019

Very good material! Helped me get an in depth sense of what Data Science is all about and the functions that pertain to it.

By Abdullah m

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Jul 2, 2019

Tremendous course over all it is a good platform to gain knowledge with great teachers and a very good learning environment

By Elizabeth S L

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Jul 1, 2019

I loved tus course, good contents and good videos. I'm so glad yo continue the next courses to complete the certification.

By José D U M

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Jun 11, 2019

Posee diferentes actividades, lecturas y vídeos que ayudan a comprender claramente en que consiste la ciencia de los datos.

By Bence N

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Apr 7, 2019

Has every general info you would need to decide if you would like to dedicate some serious time and effort to Data Science.

By Jason H

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Apr 2, 2019

This was a nicely arranged introduction to data science, I recommend this to anyone interested in learning about the field.

By Erwin G

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Feb 8, 2019

Very entertaining :) I would have skipped it, but in hindsight proves to be valuable and a good introduction to the matter.

By SOURAV B

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Jan 9, 2019

Good start for a novice to understand what data science is and to get a good grip of what is expected from data scientists.

By Jose A M A

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Oct 29, 2018

Excellent introduction to Data Science. Very inspiring and leads to further study of the fascinating world of Data Science.

By Raphael O

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Sep 2, 2024

Good Intro about Data Science. Very useful to Dive into the aspects of this field before starting with any technical skill

By Elías A

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Jun 7, 2024

Estudio de los datos para obtener conocimientos y tendencias y con estos poder contar una historia sobre estos hallazgos.

By Andrea C M

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Jan 27, 2024

Excelente contenido, es muy útil para quienes están empezando y quienes están interesado en todo el mundo de data science.

By Aryan

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Jul 7, 2023

The course was complete and comprehensive, it taught new information that was very useful for getting to know data science

By Lucky G

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Jun 30, 2022

Excellent Course and also intructor are so good got to know so much things about data science scientist tools cloud etc...

By Olajumoke A

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Feb 18, 2022

This course was exceptional in introducing me to the world of data science. I strongly recommend for interested beginners.

By Mostafejur R

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Feb 15, 2021

As a beginner who would like to know what is Data science, for that what need to do. He/She must enrolled for this course.

By Hendrik L

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Dec 16, 2020

i really liked the interviews; it seemed like there is a red line in this course. Thanks for that! Kind regards/hendrik :)

By Heinz D

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Dec 6, 2020

Good introduction to the subject for business managers. This is exactly the right way to address this audience. Thank you.

By Grigoris L

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Nov 8, 2020

Professional level videos. Information provided exaclty to the point giving a great overview of entities under discussion.

By Bahadır B

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Oct 24, 2020

It's an excellent point to start data science you're briefly introduced to data science and environments by professionals.

By Deleted A

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Oct 17, 2020

I specially found that the interview concept of the course with developers and instructors is very interesting and useful.

By Prabhakar R

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Sep 1, 2020

I would recommend this for a wonderful insight into what Data Science is and who a Data Scientist is and what he/she does.

By Vineet T

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Jun 29, 2020

Very comprehensive, easy to understand the course. The authors were very good at telling the story in a neat and easy way.

By Mohsina k

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Jun 28, 2020

Coursera provide data science Ibm course I have gaine lot of knowledge thanku coursera provided for me data science course