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 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.

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 Christian C

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Jan 25, 2022

Entretenido y claro, te da la magnitud inicial antes de introducirte por completo en el curso.

By Sourav D

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Apr 19, 2021

A very course on data science to begin with. Thank you for providing the opportunity to learn.

By Maria K

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Apr 12, 2021

Nice course! Very easily structured with good explanations and materials. I really enjoyed it!

By Vamsi K

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Apr 2, 2021

Understood the course very well and looking forward to apply whatever i learned in my projects

By Joseph E

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Mar 11, 2021

This course is one of the best thing that has ever happened to me... Thank you Cousera and IBM

By gökhan g

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Feb 26, 2021

it is a good course so I recommend this course to everyone who has an interest in data science

By Pamela N

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Oct 7, 2020

This is a detailed course that allows one to grasp an understanding of the data science field.

By Zulfadli

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Sep 20, 2020

It's amazing and full of fun introduction course about Data Science! Thanks, Coursera and IBM!

By lilian u

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Aug 13, 2020

it was a very detailed course filled with so much knowledge and information about data science

By Ritam D

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Jun 4, 2020

Must do if you are interested in Data Science or planning to select this field as your career.

By Ans M

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May 17, 2020

This course is very helpful especially for beginners. I will definitely recommend this course.

By Ghiridhar S

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May 11, 2020

Excellent explanation of every concept. Quiz and Reading materials make them further valuable.

By BHARGAV A

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May 9, 2020

I am very happy with completion of this course and looking forward to do more on data science.

By sunitha b

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Apr 27, 2020

This course make me learn with curiosity and i am very interested to learn. Thank you sir/mam.

By Prakash G

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Apr 23, 2020

Good explainations from authors and really looking forward to experience the upcoming courses.

By Eliza J S d F

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Apr 22, 2020

this course is really great. All videos and reading materials are of great help. thanks a lot.

By NITESH V G

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Apr 15, 2020

Excellent. I was not aware about what is data science. Now my concepts are getting more clear.

By Laken B

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Apr 3, 2020

IBM offers the BEST online courses! Keeps you motivated and the videos are very informational.

By Paolo Z

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Feb 19, 2020

An excellent overview of the basics of data science, its components and importance in society.

By PEDRO L S S

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Feb 5, 2020

Um curso instrodutorio que permite uma excelente visao para a formacao de cientistas de dados.

By Raúl A

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Jan 13, 2020

Very good introduction to Data Science. They did a very good job explaining each aspect of it.

By Omkar J N

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Dec 10, 2019

Amazing!! Loved the course.Good course for someone who want to get an idea about Data Science.

By Duke

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Dec 8, 2019

Nothing to say, good explain for data science, but use too much time, I think blog is better.

By Alexandre d C P

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Nov 23, 2019

It was a good start to understand what is data science. I eager to learn more about that. Tks.

By Mohammed M

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Sep 27, 2019

this course help you know the basics of Data science it's very helpful thanks IBM and Coursera