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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....

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very useful. i liked and enjoyed the journey of learning in these five weeks. the instructor is very clear and taught very interestingly. Thanks to her. she looked poised and cheerful and professional

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i found course is very helpful for me and new candidates. it indroduces scope and varoius facts about data science, i enjoyed by learning this course. course quizes are helpful to understand subject.

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By MD. O Q S

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May 5, 2020

Wonderful experience with some great teacher and mentors they just awesome and explain very easily many complex things.

By Shakked L

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Apr 22, 2020

Really explained and relevant for does how is not sure about that is that or how to start their career in Data Science.

By Daniel M

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Mar 30, 2020

Good, solid introduction about the role of data scientists and the vast ways data science is impacting our daily lives.

By Apoorva S

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Mar 25, 2020

Very infromative. Helpful for beginners. Good to get advice from Data Scientists from different backgrounds. Motivating

By Georgios L

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Mar 14, 2020

Engaging, it is for absolute beginners and introductory, reaches its goal to get some key messages and concepts across.

By BISHWEASHWAR S

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Dec 6, 2019

From this I get to lnow about the basics of data science. This course by IBM helped me a lot in clearing my confusions.

By Protyush D

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Aug 29, 2019

Very Insightful... This module truly helped me envisage the role of a Data Scientist and applications for Data Science.

By Roxy433

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Jul 30, 2019

Nice Explanation and Videos for a beginner.It cleared a lot of concepts related to Data and its underlying importance.

By Nanthakumar N

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Jun 23, 2019

This course gave me great idea about, what is data science and how to do become a data scientist. A great start for me.

By sudarsan s

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May 20, 2019

What is Data science is a well structured beginner course beautifully narrated by experts in the field of data science.

By Chibuzor O

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May 7, 2019

Very helpful and informative course about the general work flow of a data scientist's day-to-day in doing data science!

By Vitor B F R

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Nov 3, 2022

Good to start to know well what data science is. I recommend it to everyone who wants to persue a career in that field

By Sanskar T

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Sep 17, 2022

Superb Intoductry Course By IBM . Thanks Coursera For Providing this great Oppurtunity Of learning New Technologies .

By Brianda S A

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Jul 25, 2022

I came from zero to at least 5% of what data science is and my progress throught the course has been easy to navigate.

By Nietbay K

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Apr 6, 2022

I am very happy to share feelings about this course. I found it one of the most appropriate to me. Thank you coursera!

By Rekha R p

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Apr 1, 2022

It helped me to understand data science , data scientist job and how to submit report regarding data science analysis

By Tressia S T

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Jan 6, 2022

lucky i get peer review earlier than other class in coursera. may be due to the participants and the popular topic :)

By Muhammad H

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Dec 30, 2021

A great learning experience of data science if anyone wants to expert in this field must join this introductory course

By Kayode O

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Dec 17, 2021

This course is excellent. It offers a simple and expository introduction to the world and application of data science.

By srishti s

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Feb 8, 2021

It was great learning about the various aspects of data science. this course is very informative and beautifully laid.

By Raj G

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Oct 28, 2020

This course provides all the knowledge you need to know about the introduction to data science and their applications.

By Saurav B

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Jul 7, 2020

Provided a very good overview of what is data science and how interested candidates can move into this upcoming field.

By vivek c

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Jun 22, 2020

Good introduction to data science. I like the opinions of all the experts who shared their knowledge about this field.

By Akanksha S

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Apr 29, 2020

I got many new things to learn. This course helped me a lot in leraning new terms, techniques and also in career path.

By Abdul F A Q

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Apr 15, 2020

It was explanatory and really helpful. Helped me understand the advantages of including data science in every business