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 Dmitry M

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Apr 23, 2020

Good intro into the subject, nothing complex yet

By Supun F

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Apr 14, 2020

Extreme solid foundation for data science basics

By Jaideep R

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Apr 6, 2020

Excellent course with all the essential material

By Soham N

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Mar 31, 2020

A good Begineer Course For Data Science students

By Tania G

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Mar 16, 2020

It was really very helpful for me . Thanks a lot

By Elizabeth L

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Feb 29, 2020

Great introduction to the study of data science.

By Ang

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Feb 22, 2020

Easy to digest, divided well, loved this course!

By Erin B

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Feb 6, 2020

Great introduction to the topic of Data Science.

By Parshad S

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Jan 15, 2020

Great course providing insight into Data Science

By Asfand Y S

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Dec 26, 2019

It's Coursera, its IBM, its Data Sciene. Best!!!

By Surupa B

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Dec 26, 2019

Good overview of what is data science all about.

By Kapil P T

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Dec 24, 2019

As far as i think its a good introductory course

By Naitik T

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Nov 30, 2019

great course to understand what data science is!

By NAGESWARARO K

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Nov 21, 2019

Excellent methodology and best in online courses

By Mostafa E

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Oct 12, 2019

Very simple and nice course, Great for beginners

By Na M

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Aug 27, 2019

Introduction - easy and interesting to follow up

By Thilak B

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Aug 19, 2019

excellent material and sufficient hands on labs!

By Tracey S

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Jun 24, 2019

Interesting, great introduction to data science.

By Prosun K D

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Jun 19, 2019

Very nice and helpful to understand data science

By Meet M

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Jun 19, 2019

Excellent and easy starting.

Clean and very easy.

By Shankar W

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Jun 13, 2019

Awesome syllabus covering eveything from basics.

By Daniel G S

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Mar 29, 2019

For a beginner like myself, it was spot on. ACES

By Jocelyn O

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Mar 10, 2019

Great introduction to the field of data science!

By Surve U R E

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Mar 5, 2019

Simple and Lucid course. Brief and to the point.

By Micaël O

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Feb 9, 2019

It gives a pretty good insight into data science