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 Abdelrahman S

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Apr 8, 2020

Great course for new people seeking to enter in Data Science field, recommend it.

By Elizabeth G R

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Mar 16, 2020

It was very helpful and interesting, also the course was very easy to understand.

By Saima H

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Feb 2, 2020

easy to navigate and good information flow, perfect for beginners in Data science

By Jinjin X

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Jan 19, 2020

It is a very good course to help you build fundamebtal knowledge of Data science.

By Chaitanya A T

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Jan 3, 2020

This course is very helpful when you started learning the basics of data science.

By Ankita B

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Dec 15, 2019

Its very helpful for the home maker person. Am appreciated the study in coursera.

By Wilfred D

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Dec 6, 2019

This course gave me more impetus and clarity in building a career in Data Science

By Divyansh G

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Sep 11, 2019

A good course for a beginner to know the power ,scope and future of data science.

By Ankit S

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Sep 9, 2019

Thanks to the respected instructors to teach me the fundamentals of Data Science.

By Alex P

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Jun 6, 2019

Muy buen curso introductorio para entendere los conceptos basicos de data science

By Abhishek S

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May 31, 2019

I love each minute of this course. It gives a great introduction to data science.

By Diego H

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Feb 27, 2019

It is very interesting, about experiences some other professionals of data, tools

By Dmytro S

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Jan 26, 2019

"Boom!" - that's the sound of me rocket-launching my knowledge in data science :D

By Enrique M P

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Dec 13, 2018

In this course you will get the basic to learn what is Data science (Level basic)

By Luis H

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Nov 20, 2018

Great way to get started in Data Science, and to help others with their learning.

By Daniel S

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Oct 18, 2018

Fascinated with Murtaza Haider and Norman White. I love the format of the course.

By Eleni K

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Oct 13, 2018

What is Data Science Course is a great introduction in becoming a data scientist.

By Ssentumbwe E

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Oct 11, 2018

I was looking for a deeper meaning other than just code and stuff and this it it.

By Francisco R

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Sep 11, 2018

This is course gives a good and simple insight about the subject of Data Science.

By Chau N Q

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Oct 23, 2024

Perfect! i really like this course. This course help me a lot about Data Science

By Makarena C J

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Oct 17, 2024

Es un curso introductorio muy completo para iniciar en el mundo del Data Science

By Ганна Б

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Aug 20, 2024

мені особисто курс сподобався. Все досить зрозуміло і гарно викладений матеріал.

By Prakhar A

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Apr 11, 2024

It was very informative course. I am beginner so I get to know various concepts.

By Mukesh K

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Mar 2, 2024

Excellent way to explain Data science and conducting exam. I really appreciated.

By TUSHAR A

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Jan 15, 2024

Great Learning Experience. Thanks, IBM and Coursera for this informative course.