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

Aug 20, 2023

This course is rich, engaging and thought provoking. It is a solid foundation for a career in data science. I now feel more confident that I can excel in this field. Thank you IBM! Thank you Coursera!

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.

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By Eric T

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Feb 19, 2020

Great overview of the field. Good interviews.

By Fahad A

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Feb 14, 2020

Its a great experience to learn data science.

By Tushar K

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Feb 7, 2020

Good definitions and concepts well explained.

By Mark A

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Jan 15, 2020

Fantastic introduction with remarkable tutors

By Arijit N

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Dec 29, 2019

Provides a good introduction to data science.

By DEVASISH A

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Dec 27, 2019

Answers the question What is Data Science? :)

By Anas H

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Nov 23, 2019

Great introduction into what data science is!

By Tarasova V

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Nov 3, 2019

Thank you for this possibility! That's great!

By Kunal J

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Oct 15, 2019

A good introductory course for Data Science .

By abdul b

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Aug 17, 2019

Wonderfully furnished and precisely presented

By zeeshan h

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Aug 7, 2019

An excellent basic course about data science.

By Hakan U

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Jul 19, 2019

Very good for starting to learn Data Science.

By Pablo M P

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Jul 15, 2019

I loved this course! It was very educational.

By muduganti n r

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Jul 9, 2019

was good to be get introduced into the course

By kislay s

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Jun 30, 2019

conceptual clarity and nice overview provided

By Sahana P

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Jun 29, 2019

VERY GOOD COURSETO GAIN PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES

By Vinit R

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Jun 29, 2019

Very well structured, overall awesome course!

By CARLOS S

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Jun 17, 2019

It is a amazing course! It got my attenction!

By pavan k

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Jun 13, 2019

It's very useful and everyone should take it.

By Nishant B

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Jun 4, 2019

just an awesome experience by learning here!!

By Jaganathan R

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May 22, 2019

Good material to learn basics of Data Science

By Divyam S

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Apr 4, 2019

Quite apt for inducing interest in the Field.

By K A K

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Mar 18, 2019

The best orientation course for Data science!

By 黄胜蓝

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Feb 22, 2019

It's a great start for a data science learner

By Kaia T

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Feb 11, 2019

Really informative and easy to use and learn.