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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

FA

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!

MG

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 Marcos I

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Feb 9, 2024

Es útil para conocer los conceptos claves de la ciencia de datos. Muy completo

By Anand G

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Oct 26, 2023

The technique used in this module was good to understand by the the beginners.

By Swapnil R K

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Jun 16, 2023

Excellent Learning Platform with very good overview & understanding of subject

By Umar S

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Apr 18, 2023

I have had a great experience learning about the fundamentals of Data Science.

By SHANE A M U

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Mar 9, 2023

Very good introduction to the data science and easy to understand explanation.

By Prince P

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Dec 8, 2022

Today I am reviewing 5 star causera because it's simple to learn data science.

By Udoy P

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Oct 22, 2022

Very helpful to understand the scope, uses, and fundamentals of Data Science.

By Ashutosh K

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Jul 13, 2022

Very nice course informing about all the basic requirement of the data science

By michael f

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Jun 22, 2022

IBM / Coursea Team have put heart and soul into this course. Much appreciated

By Ashraf S

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Jan 27, 2022

I now have an understanding what data science and data scientist are all about

By kamal k

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Jan 2, 2022

very helpful for students who want to make a career in the field of DS and AI.

By HERMAN M A

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Nov 6, 2021

Muy buen curso para iniciarse en los conceptos básicos de la ciencia de datos.

By SAYEDE S M A

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Aug 31, 2021

Good training to understand the value of Data Science and data scientist roles

By Nikhil J

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Aug 22, 2021

this course is very helpful for beginner such a nice course for data analytics

By Thinesh K D

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Aug 16, 2021

This is a perfect course for the beginners who are stepping into Data Science.

By Demara A

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Jun 1, 2021

Nice introduction to the language that is used in/around data science circles.

By Seungwoo L

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Mar 16, 2021

It was very helpful for me to get general idea of what does Data Science Mean.

By Matthew W

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Jan 29, 2021

I learned a lot, and had a lot of fun. It was a really useful overview course.

By mandy l

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Oct 28, 2020

Very informational and helpful for students who are interested in Data Science

By Xin F F

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Jul 16, 2020

Great course for beginners to obtain a high level idea of what is data science

By Karin E

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Jul 13, 2020

Very good course for beginners interested in learning more about data science.

By SATYABRATA C

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Jul 11, 2020

Excellent content for anyone who wants to start their journey in data science.

By Mahesh G

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Jul 7, 2020

Very good introduction. Gave complete perspective of landscape of Data Science

By Sanjeev G

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Jun 11, 2020

Excellent for beginners. Gives one a sound base for an entry into data science

By Vidya M

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Jun 7, 2020

Really a great introductory course which explains clearly what is data science