Chevron Left
Back to What is Data Science?

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

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.

AP

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:

3826 - 3850 of 10,000 Reviews for What is Data Science?

By Muhamad R

Aug 11, 2021

They explain the materials simply that can make me easy to understand the topics

By Suraj G

Jul 13, 2021

This is great course for who are looking to step into the world of Data Science

By MD M H

May 4, 2021

Highly enjoyed and very informative course. Thanks a zillion to Coursera and IBM

By Chen L

Apr 5, 2021

A good course for some introductory knowledge, not boring and very interactive.

By Lebogang M

Jan 5, 2021

The course made the concepts simple and breaks don subtopics for easier reading.

By 小洋xiaoyang

Nov 27, 2020

clear definition of data science ,quiz is all base on reading and understanding.

By Adel A

Oct 13, 2020

It was helpful introduction to Data world. I highly appreciate your work. Cheers

By Sarumathy U

Oct 8, 2020

This is very good and provides more information about data science for beginners

By Michael A L

Sep 19, 2020

Great introduction to Data Science and everything that it entails. Recommend it.

By parvinder s

Sep 16, 2020

The course showed me all the aspects in a very clear way and I liked the course!

By mohamed E

Jul 8, 2020

very simple and unique course thanks I have really learned a lot for this course

By Andrei M

Jun 24, 2020

It is simply, well structured and straight to the point!

5* curs, recommend 100%.

By ZAFARULLAH

May 27, 2020

It was an amazing introduction to data science and the role of a data scientist.

By Pranay S

May 23, 2020

great content..its very helpfull for me to exlpore the concepts of data science.

By Deepa C

May 5, 2020

I understood clearly about data science and the many other fiedls connecting it.

By Elisa M P

Apr 15, 2020

Great introduction to data science which motivated me to study the topic further

By Wei-Chih T

Apr 12, 2020

This course Is awesome and it make a clear introduction to data science as well.

By Abhishek S C

Apr 4, 2020

It was a great Course offered indeed. It covered all the basics of Data Science.

By Pablo d C

Apr 2, 2020

A good course to organize in one's head what are the basic ideas in Data Science

By Dayli S

Feb 25, 2020

This course is a good introduction and I am looking forward for the next module.

By Franklin P

Feb 21, 2020

This course has helped me understand all the related concepts about Data Science

By Vladyslav C

Jan 30, 2020

Nice introduction to the world of data science. Yet it is hard to call a course.

By Saleena S

Jan 14, 2020

This course has helped me to learn what is Data Science . Totally recommended :)

By Ana G H B

Jan 14, 2020

Is such a great course in order to beggining to understand what Data Science is.

By Roberto M

Nov 21, 2019

Now I understand what is Data Science! It is a good course to start in this area