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

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.

Jan 15, 2022

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 Benedict O

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Jun 12, 2019

This course really simplified what data science is all about. And incredible introduction!

By Janet A

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Apr 22, 2019

This course was explained pretty well. Easy to understand for a newbie like me. Great job!

By Sadiq S H G

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Mar 31, 2019

Very Good Course.

I would like to thank the lecturers.

I also want to thank (Coursera- IBM).

By Nick B

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Jan 5, 2019

Soft intro. Loved it. Particularly enjoyed the use of Watson to round it out. A+ to Polong

By Tolga K

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Nov 5, 2018

I like it. It has really good content for people introduce themselves to the Data Science.

By Dheerendra A

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Oct 10, 2018

Good to understand about Data Science, I am really satisfied after completing that course.

By Jennifer O

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Sep 6, 2018

Interesting and concise information about data science. A great introduction to the area.

By Natallia D

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Aug 24, 2018

Good for getting information about Data science and checking if it is what you need or not

By Sara C

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Sep 18, 2024

Ha sido un primer contacto con la ciencia de datos y creo que no podría haber sido mejor.

By Lynda H

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Feb 16, 2024

Excellent course providing great insight into first steps towards the Data Science field.

By Jonathan B

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Jan 23, 2024

Entails alot of information on the basics of what data science is and easy to understand.

By Saad A K

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Aug 13, 2023

Helpful for beginners. I highly recommend someone who is starting out as a data scientist

By Naks V

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Jul 11, 2023

This is a very informative course for decision makers in organisations.

Thank you so much!

By MOHANAD M

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Jul 10, 2022

Very helpfull course as starting point for someone who is seking Data Science proficiency

By Debkanta M

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Jul 2, 2022

Thank you to all of the Instructors for this great course. I learn a lot in this course .

By andy o

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Feb 27, 2022

The course is especially set up well for individuals who have had no previous experience.

By Alexandre B C

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Aug 30, 2021

Excellent, very well explained, I loved it, I hope I can take more courses like this one!

By FATIMA A I E

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Jun 27, 2021

very informative course with lots of details & examples.. Enjoyed it a lot ^_^ THANKS IBM

By SteveP

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Dec 31, 2020

Excellent, fun and highly accessible. Main points and fundamentals intelligently conveyed

By Praneeta T

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Dec 20, 2020

The course was divided on weekly basis which makes it easier to complete the assignments.

By Humberto P M

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Dec 19, 2020

An excellent course for an introduction of data science and the parts of this new science

By taha s

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Dec 1, 2020

the course gave a good introduction to data science, its utilization its scope and future

By Fenna H

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Oct 16, 2020

Nice course with nice videos with good explanation of the concepts by providing examples.

By ABIDINE V

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Sep 27, 2020

A great course that made me for once assimilate the what's data science once and for all.

By Sergio M

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Sep 12, 2020

Very good introduction to learn about basic concepts and state-of-art of this discipline.