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

Jul 18, 2018

I thought this course introduced the topic of data science very well. I think I have a much better idea how to describe data science and common terms associated with the field (like machine learning).

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.

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By Deepak M

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Aug 14, 2019

The course content is very informative more than I had expected.

By Arghadeep C

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Jul 2, 2019

insightful and helpful for those trying to understand this field

By Shanmuga K S

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Jun 27, 2019

Great Introduction to Data Science and Data Scientist Profession

By Saurav K

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Jun 23, 2019

It is the best course available online with amazing information.

By Mateus S

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Jun 19, 2019

I have finished the first Module but the course is great so far!

By yuyi c

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May 8, 2019

Easy introduction, not very technical, good for really beginners

By Mihir S

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Mar 27, 2019

A well-designed course. Helped me realize the REAL data science.

By Michael C

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Mar 23, 2019

A good introduction to data science and what data scientists do.

By AHL M S

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Feb 17, 2019

Vraiment plaisant et très instructif, vivement le deuxième cours

By Vigneshwaran P

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Feb 15, 2019

Awesome now I know something about Data Science, Thanks Coursera

By Sreeja A M

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Jan 9, 2019

Thanking all the instructors for introducing me to Data Science.

By Heraclio R

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Oct 11, 2018

Liked it a lot, gave me a great idea of what is the course about

By Yerravalli V S R

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Nov 2, 2024

Good Course, Enjoyed the Sessions Covered in it. Thanks to IBM.

By Oluwatobiloba O

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Oct 25, 2024

The Course is well structured and well explained. I enjoyed it.

By José M

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Oct 20, 2024

Muy buen curso, didáctico y una buena estructura de aprendizaje

By Muhibur R C S

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Oct 7, 2024

A great course to start the journey to become a data scientist.

By SAMIRKUMAR P

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Sep 23, 2024

ITS TO GOOD FOR UNDERSTANING DEEP KNOW, COVER IMPORTANT SUBJECT

By Robert K

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Jul 8, 2024

Perfect course to get to understand what Data Science is about.

By Chamir N

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Sep 29, 2023

This is a very straight and clear introduction on Data Science.

By Abhay p S

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Jan 1, 2023

this course is really good for understanding about data science

By Simply S

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Nov 14, 2022

Great way to learn high-level what data science is and entails!

By Tina

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Nov 2, 2022

I've learned a lot of things, espacially the report structure.

By Berat H

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Oct 31, 2022

Best training i have received for fundamentals of data science.

By Bharat R

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Aug 3, 2022

it's really helful i must recomend it for future data scientist

By Saiprasad C

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Jun 12, 2022

This couse is very helpful to start a carrer in Data science .