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 Diana S

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Jun 13, 2020

Very good introduction to understand the Data Science envirollment and its importance!.

By Renzo M C D

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May 21, 2020

Awesome video presentations. So easy to understand and materials are great. Thanks IBM!

By Megan L

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Apr 28, 2020

Great introduction to data science, I will continue with the rest of the specialisation

By Mehul j

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Apr 14, 2020

good course for gaining the optimum knowledge about what the data science stands for...

By pratik n

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Apr 5, 2020

yeah I highly recommend this course to everyone who wants to do career in data science.

By Trang H L

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Apr 5, 2020

Very helpful course for someone who is just getting to know the basics of Data Science!

By Sangram P

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Mar 31, 2020

Excellent designed for new to Data Science . Very simple language and nice explanation.

By Yunkyung Y

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Mar 29, 2020

Learned what data science is ! Learned a lot, but would like to know how to apply them!

By Hassan A

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Mar 27, 2020

It was amazing journey of learning. Specially the valuable words of Sir Murtaza Haider.

By Dale T

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Mar 26, 2020

Thank you so much for to Coursera for offering the platform in order to do this course.

By Varish R

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Feb 21, 2020

Good experience with Data science and many more related to Data science ...Good journey

By Matheus S

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Jan 15, 2020

Good introduction to what data science is about, how to get in, things to keep in mind!

By Harshit R

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Dec 24, 2019

It is easy to understand and contains training videos from experienced data scientists.

By nikhitha m

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Dec 10, 2019

A very helpful course for beginners like me to understand what exactly is data science.

By Pedro C G

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Nov 22, 2019

Es un curso básico que explica que es Data science y que se realiza en este nuevo campo

By Deekshitha S

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Oct 21, 2019

Really enjoyed the course! It helped be gain a fresh insight into what is data science.

By Sudheer R B

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Jul 24, 2019

Very fundamental course. Easy to understand definitions with a good number of examples.

By Bhavith K R L S

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Jul 19, 2019

This is a good course with the information that will be helpful further down the field.

By samrat b

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Jun 8, 2019

Great Course Offered By IBM

Simply Great Achievement and Enhance Learning Opportunities.

By Deleted A

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Feb 23, 2019

Awesome course... The Instructors were very knowledgeable... I got everything easily...

By Joe F

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Nov 2, 2018

Good high-level overview; easy to watch videos and complete the assignments on the app.

By Leanna W

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Sep 10, 2018

Great introductory course. Video's and reading material were engaging and informative.

By Deleted A

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Sep 4, 2018

very excellent course , thanku to one and all instructors for imparting me good skill .

By Yishai E

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Sep 23, 2024

For an introductory course, this program gave me a good grasp of what data science is.

By Reabetswe L G

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Aug 28, 2024

I grew interested in a data analytics career because of this short informative course.