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!

Jun 26, 2020

I throughly enjoyed the course and the fact that everything was explained thoroughly. I always enjoyed Dr. White's personal experience with Data Science as well as other Data Scientists point of view.

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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.

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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.

By Erik J L V

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Aug 22, 2024

Es un curso muy descriptivo y enfocado para iniciar el en mundo de la ciencia de datos

By Gerardo T

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Nov 28, 2023

En agunos videos la traducción la quitan muy rápido y no se logra leer en su totalidad

By Thee J

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Nov 22, 2023

I really appreciated the professor from NYU and his perspectives - AI/ML is not new...

By Esther U

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Aug 30, 2023

this course is awesome, everything simplified.easy to learn.its an awesome experience.

By Rudra D J

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Jan 17, 2023

Very informative. This furthermore developed my interest in the world of Data Science.

By Janaka L W

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Dec 2, 2022

Was a good following up. Interesting and gave me the insight to follow the next level.

By Mr. A K Y 4 Y B C E

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Sep 11, 2022

Great course to learn what data science actually means and how to get started with it

By Danilo L

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Sep 11, 2022

A good course for laying the foundation of Data Science in a simple and effective way.

By Mercy F S E

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Aug 6, 2022

it my joy today as a data scientist my chatout to Coursera for this great opportunity

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Feb 2, 2022

Pretty good introduction to the Data Science, videos are good quality and interesting.

By Muhammed F

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Nov 13, 2021

i have completed this course in 2 days.. all the materials was so relevant and clear..

By Amadi D C

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Nov 7, 2021

It was very interesting and good course ,wish to continue more on data science courses

By Tjerja G

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Aug 15, 2021

Great generic introduction to Data Science and basic requirements and personal skills.

By Sravanthi p

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Mar 3, 2021

I like the course as it is well explained and detailed information about Data Science.

By Felix L

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Feb 9, 2021

I feel this module is a very good and complete introduction into what is data science.

By I G D

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Feb 3, 2021

Very good course for who seek about what is the basic understanding about data science

By Natalie J

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Jan 14, 2021

Really Enjoyed the First Modules of this data science course, Can't wait for the rest.

By Lee D (

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Dec 15, 2020

Excellent course that taught me so much about the history and purpose of data science.

By Rukhsana K

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Nov 28, 2020

I really liked that ir was broken down into small segments that I could finish quickly

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Nov 14, 2020

A very good introductory course. This is the best course i have taken in data science.