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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

SH

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

MS

Sep 17, 2020

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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By Tanvee D

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Jan 24, 2022

For a person with little to no experience in the Data Science field, this course is a really good starting point to enter the world of Data Science!

By Wasif K

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Oct 15, 2021

im so glad i chose to enroll in this course it answered a lot of basic questions on my mind and as a new learner of data science it was very helpful

By Gautam B

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Jun 29, 2021

This course lays a foundation upon which we beginners can start off our journey in the field of data science. the course is very easy to understand.

By Ruiming Y

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Mar 29, 2021

Great course for who has never learnt about data science, and also who are studying in data science but don't have a general image about the career.

By Oluwaseyi I

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Jul 12, 2020

A very interesting introduction to Data Science. Got me really excited. Looking forward to other courses in this Professional Certification journey.

By Juan N R A

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May 20, 2020

Excelente inicio de curso, espero continuar muy motivado por la forma como se aprende y las entrevistas que le hacen a personas inmersas en el tema.

By Alisha k

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May 6, 2020

It was a great time to learn some think new thinks which had unknown to me before.

Now I understood the Importance and requirement of the Data scince

By Saifur R

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Apr 17, 2020

A very good course for the beginners--I highly recommend this course for those who want to have their first foot step in the realms of data science.

By Ghulam Y K

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Apr 8, 2020

A very good course to introduce yourself to Data Science. This course uses very interesting videos and exercises to keep you focused on the lessons.

By Daksh G

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Feb 29, 2020

I enjoyed the course a lot. Its a simple start to the basics but videos and readings are engaging and keeps you interested. Thanks to the faculty !!

By susan o

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Feb 6, 2020

This course has given me the foundation I need to embark on my Data Science journey. Anyone getting started is encouraged to take this course first.

By Ekwoge E B

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Jun 8, 2019

Was awesome going through this course. Was a bit challenging at the start, but exactly what I needed to get going into a career as a Data Scientist.

By PUNEET K

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Dec 15, 2018

Excellent content; easy to understand even for beginners; the videos are very pertinent and helpful in overall understanding... very well designed !

By Aubin E

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Nov 26, 2024

it helps me to have depth insights about data science and its derivative and also prepare me about what we need to really be called data scientist

By Mughni A

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Apr 4, 2024

It's very good course to beginning learn data science. But I found some issue about timestamps of the subtitle, especially for Indonesian subtitle.

By Enwere C

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Jan 11, 2024

I am so glad to have started this course on data science ,i have been able to get an overall view of what data science entails, thank you coursera.

By kim l

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Nov 12, 2023

I enthusiastically rate the Coursera with 5 stars for its exceptional content, engaging learning experience, and valuable practical skills gained.

By Shannon v D

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Jun 21, 2023

Loved this course. I got through it in super quick time because I was enjoying it so much. Really easy to understand. Super awesome! Thank you!

By 龚浩然

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Jun 3, 2023

This course taught me more than just Data Science. It's also important to be well informed about an area before actually decide to walk into there.

By Sara A

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Jun 3, 2023

Great introduction to data science.

I loved the insights from the professors and also the discussion about the skills a data scientist should have.

By SRINIVAS K

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Mar 20, 2023

IT IS GREAT START. EVERY GREAT JOURNEY STARTS WITH A SINGLE STEP. AND I BELIEVE THIS IS MY FIRST STEP TOWARDS SOMETHING BIG. AN EXCELLENT START.

By Sabahat M S S

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Jan 3, 2023

A great introduction to data science. Includes explanations, how to start a career in data science, and which fields data science is applicable in!

By Bryan D G S

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Jan 3, 2023

Aprendí bastante sobre qué es ser un científico de datos, lo que hacen, las industrias en la que se desenvuelven y está mucho más claro en general.

By Chidi M

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Sep 20, 2022

Very Engaging. Very Exciting. Very Instructive. The facilitators were awesome. I had a profound experience and can't wait to start the next course.

By Neha S

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Mar 2, 2022

Data science encompasses preparing data for analysis including cleansing , aggregating,and manipulating the data to perform advanced data analysis.