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 17, 2020

very useful. i liked and enjoyed the journey of learning in these five weeks. the instructor is very clear and taught very interestingly. Thanks to her. she looked poised and cheerful and professional

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).

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By David M

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Dec 2, 2020

Awesome! A great foundation, thank you!

By Taiwo B

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Sep 30, 2020

Excellent course content and delivery !

By Monica V

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Sep 27, 2020

Excellent introduction to data science.

By Alfredo C

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Sep 22, 2020

Very good starting perspective on field

By UMA O

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Sep 14, 2020

excellent for beginners of data science

By Kymie S

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Aug 23, 2020

My name is not correct in certificate.

By Kaleb G

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Aug 14, 2020

Very fun and easy to follow along with!

By Anup K

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Jun 21, 2020

Excellent Intro on DS by world experts.

By Ezequiel C

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Jun 15, 2020

Great Introduction, just keep learning!

By Moses J O

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Jun 9, 2020

Easy to understand and very insightful.

By 刘陶然

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May 28, 2020

Perfect lesson with perfect teachers!!!

By Ioannis G

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Apr 20, 2020

A very helpful and professional course.

By joseph g

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Apr 1, 2020

really good work put up together by ibm

By Akash M

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Mar 28, 2020

It was quite simple and easy explained,

By Thanh T

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Mar 24, 2020

Great interviews and reading materials.

By Ritesh S S

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Mar 22, 2020

Very good introduction to data science.

By Sankalp M G

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Mar 21, 2020

Excellent introduction to Data Science.

By anwar m

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Mar 1, 2020

very informative and interesting course

By KIM J

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Feb 26, 2020

it was a very good and helpful program!

By Mrinal G

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Jan 23, 2020

Best elementary video for data science.

By Murtuza B

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Jan 21, 2020

Very Nice Introduction to Data Science.

By Naveen K

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Jan 19, 2020

Great & Very easy to understand course.

By zulkifel a b

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Dec 31, 2019

Thanks coursera.org for financial aid .

By Faslu R

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Dec 16, 2019

Very informative and great explanations

By celestine c

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Dec 2, 2019

Explanations are apt, brief and concise