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

Jan 15, 2022

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.

Jul 24, 2021

Thank you for this coursera.

I get know experience and knowledge in using different kinds of online tools which are useful and effective. I'll use some of them during my lessons. And lots of thanks

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By Armine M

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Sep 24, 2018

The course is quite simple and easy to understand. Thank you!

By Vamsi K

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Sep 18, 2018

Best Introductory course to getting started with Data Science

By Kavinda A

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Jan 7, 2025

This is the most excellent course I have ever had in my life

By Heath D

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Dec 4, 2024

It's a very good introduction to what Data Science is about.

By Mokone R

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Jun 18, 2024

A good orientation to data science, mouth-watering for more.

By Cheikh L

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May 6, 2024

cours tres interessantes j''en ai appris beaucoup de chosess

By Dasun N

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Mar 24, 2024

Thank you so much to the team behind this great initiative.!

By Pedro A J R

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Feb 25, 2024

Excelente curso para conocer el campo de la Ciencia de Datos

By Ricardo M L

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Feb 18, 2024

Todos conceitos bem apresentados e de forma clara e concisa.

By Saqib A

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Dec 13, 2023

A wonderful course to start your career as a Data Scientist.

By Abdul W

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Aug 18, 2023

Wel and Rich Informated Course on the Basic of Data Science.

By Naveed

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Aug 8, 2023

Very well course , I learn a lot of thing about data science

By Giovani G

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Jul 26, 2023

Vey good course with couple of quizzes and some assignments.

By Sami U R

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Feb 8, 2023

The course is great for learning the basics of data science.

By Sathwik A

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Dec 13, 2022

Best Course , which tells what is data science very clearly.

By Seun O

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Oct 24, 2022

Well educated and imparting course. Kudus to Coursera team.

By Wizzy A

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Sep 14, 2022

It is a course everyone needs to do. Thanks for the lessons

By Saad K

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Aug 18, 2022

It was fun to take this introductory course on data science.

By Manas P

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Jul 29, 2022

The flow of course is nice. learning is easy and comfortable

By Norton R

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Jun 27, 2022

Great introduction to some of their more intensive courses.

By Sneha K

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May 18, 2022

Good course! It introduces you to the world of Data Science.

By Abdelsalam Z O A

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Feb 13, 2022

I learned what is the data science , big data , fundimental.

By Sunday J

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Nov 27, 2021

Easy to understand course that explains what data science is

By Ajay K

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Oct 26, 2021

Excllent course, I just love the simplicity of this course.

By Marco P

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Sep 8, 2021

Like the introduction in the importants of a thorough report