Learner Reviews & Feedback for What is Data Science? by IBM

4.7

stars

73,488 ratings

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.

Filter by:

3426 - 3450 of 10,000 Reviews for What is Data Science?

By Jon B

•

May 18, 2019

Great overview and introduction for beginners with little to no experience in this field.

By Dr K R

•

Mar 29, 2019

Well organised, Good instructors - apt study materials - make learning a happy experience

By Nikhil S C

•

Mar 22, 2019

I am very thankful to coursera first and then to the mentor who helped me in this course.

By Abhimanyu T

•

Mar 7, 2019

Excellent course. Gives you all the information for starting your career in Data Science.

By Sunil K

•

Oct 16, 2018

Course videos and material are very good enough to understand the basics of Data Science.

By Ruslan K

•

Sep 3, 2024

Course was very useful and provided me with basic understanding of Data Science concepts

By Abasifreke B

•

Jul 18, 2024

a comprehensive orientation course. It prepares the mind for what Data Science is about.

By Joshua B

•

Apr 17, 2024

Great introduction to data science. Looking forward to learning more in the next course!

By bhavani k

•

Nov 19, 2023

I'm basically from Aeronautical engineering .. Even I'm very curious about Data Science

By Priya S

•

Aug 5, 2023

Very Helpful for Beginners as you get to know about What is Data Science in this course.

By Rohit N

•

Jan 15, 2023

Excellent course content with detailed instructions and guidance throughout the course.

By ASHIQ H B

•

Dec 26, 2022

This course was really good in order to know the the basic definitions in data science.

By Diego A C C

•

Aug 30, 2022

Bases muy sólidas del mundo del Data Science me ayudó a tener conocimiento introductorio

By Daniel M

•

Mar 16, 2022

I have been well enlightened and prepared for Data Science. The orientation was superb!

By Tetiana K

•

Jan 13, 2022

It gives a good knowledge and understanding of what data science is. highly recommended.

By Barbora

•

Dec 21, 2021

Great overview regarding the basic understanding of the data science and data scientist.

By Gaurav K

•

Oct 30, 2021

this course allows me to discover something new that i dont know before and how its work

By HEBA E

•

Jun 14, 2021

The course is very organized ,an explained in a simple way and I learned too much on it.

By Leslie C S

•

Mar 2, 2021

Definetely very useful to start knowing about Data Sciencia if you do not have any idea.

By Kiran P T

•

Feb 9, 2021

As expected, Best and very basic course. So you can start from scratch for Data Science.

By Hector B

•

Jan 14, 2021

Good introductory course for basic concepts of data science. Looking next level courses!

By Iheanacho R I

•

Sep 17, 2020

Highly beneficial and useful fundamental knowledge and basic information on Data Science

By Anuj K

•

Sep 6, 2020

Wonderful course design and material. Easily understandable. Thanks to Coursera and IBM.

By Kostiantyn V

•

Jul 13, 2020

Interesting video with qualified experts, useful readings. Very good entry level course.

By Javier G

•

May 26, 2020

It is a very interesting introduction to Data Science and what's to be a Data Scientist.