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

Feb 21, 2019

Excellent quality content! It's a great introductory course that really gets you interested in Data Science. I would highly recommend it to anyone curious in learning about what Data Science is about.

Jul 24, 2021

Thank you for this coursera.

I get know experience and knowledge in using different kinds of online tools which are useful and effective. I'll use some of them during my lessons. And lots of thanks

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By Maryam Z B

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Feb 24, 2020

provides a thorough understanding of what data science is..

By Marcie N

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Feb 13, 2020

Thank you for the informative introduction to Data Science.

By Kartik K

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Dec 24, 2019

Awesome explanation by instructors nice and good examples!!

By AHMED F

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Dec 10, 2019

Good course to gain your first knowledge about data science

By José R

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Nov 24, 2019

Gives a very broad and meaningful vision about data science

By Aibolot A

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Nov 12, 2019

I wish I knew this course before to get in the Data Science

By BHUVANA C A

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Nov 8, 2019

It was a very good motivation for upcoming data scientists.

By Arpita K

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Oct 23, 2019

Best course for the introduction to the data science field.

By Tarakant S

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Oct 15, 2019

good course for understanding what really data science is ?

By Bhushan P

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Oct 7, 2019

Gives you basic knowledge of what actually data science is.

By Achraf E

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Oct 5, 2019

it's good to understand many applications of data science .

By Pratik K

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Oct 5, 2019

Very Informative and good collection of videos and readings

By Po-hsien L

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Sep 28, 2019

A great introductory course into the world of data science.

By Awwab A

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Sep 25, 2019

Good course for the know how of data science for beginners.

By SMS

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Aug 21, 2019

This course covers everything on Data Science in precision.

By Igors K

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Aug 17, 2019

It's a great introduction to get people interested in more!

By Md. R H

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Aug 7, 2019

One of the best course for new comer in data science field.

By Divya K

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Jul 24, 2019

great introductory course! looking forward to the others...

By Ajay k y

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Jul 23, 2019

It really bring the Interest Inside me for the DataScience.

By Dibya R S

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Jul 15, 2019

Really good course. Interesting and very easy to understand

By kishor s

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Jul 2, 2019

This course all about the introduction part of data science

By Ayushman J

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Jun 3, 2019

you will get to know about the hidden facts of data science

By Jason P

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Apr 21, 2019

Serves the intended purpose. I really enjoyed this course.

By Prateek J

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Mar 18, 2019

Awweesome!! Learnt a lot of new things whic never heard of.

By peter h

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Feb 9, 2019

A good rounded introduction to the subject of Data Science.