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 Aymane K

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Feb 15, 2024

it was very good and very easy , to use this Plateforme for learn it's very efficient

By Parkway P

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Nov 22, 2023

Highly interesting course, thank you all for explaining information (Data) processing

By Jenna

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Sep 28, 2023

Extremely insightful and inspired me to do more research on a career in data science!

By Ibrahim B

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Sep 14, 2023

i really enjoyed my first class. i hope i find this course more interesting than ever

By bah c

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Aug 15, 2023

c'est un extraordinaire méthodologie , je suis ravi de décider d'apprendre ce cours.

By Nicholas G

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Jul 10, 2023

Fantastic introduction to data science! Very beginner friendly yet still informative.

By Miguel S

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Nov 9, 2022

Für Leute, die noch nie etwas vom Thema gehört haben, zielführend und einfach erklärt

By Mathew F

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Aug 16, 2022

Great theoritical course for an overview knowledge of Data Science and Data Scientist

By Felipe B C R

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Aug 2, 2022

Uma boa introdução para entender o que é ciência de dados e como é trabalhar na área.

By Michael U E

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Jul 20, 2022

This is my first online course, it packed, I am so excited that i took this decision.

By shreya d

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Jul 11, 2022

i have learned so much from this course about data science. it is a brilliant course.

By RAJUBABU P

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May 20, 2022

Highly informative and encouraging to acquire further knowledge. Really very helpful.

By Jibril R

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Feb 19, 2022

I loved the explanation of the speakers and the passion they spoke about Data Science

By Krish M

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Feb 7, 2022

Excellent course giving a brief introduction of how to get started into data science,

By Pedro V

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Jan 12, 2022

Good course to start the journey in data science.

Well strutured. easy too understand.

By Ina V

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Nov 4, 2021

I really like the course because it is giving a really good overview of data science.

By AMIT K

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Oct 8, 2021

Through this course you can learn what is data science and what will be do in future.

By Shishir S

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Sep 4, 2021

Highly recommended course for one who looks to learn data science in a simplified way

By Sebastian-Daniel B

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Jun 27, 2021

Great introduction into data science. Keep up the good work with the courses. Thanks.

By Abdo M

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Jun 21, 2021

It is good introduction, anyone is listening for all these videos will get motivated

By ruben g s

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Mar 24, 2021

The course is very well explained, from the beginning it guides you with data science

By Napoleon L G F

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Feb 12, 2021

Thanks so much. I learnt so much on fundational knowledge for the data science field.

By Inaam M

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Feb 11, 2021

Very thorough and there are some cool characters in this course. Thank you Coursera!

By Vishnu P

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Jan 22, 2021

Interesting course, but not sure why they needed to introduce reporting formats here.

By Raphael A

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Nov 29, 2020

Great and informative course, I would prefer to dvelve into technical skills as well.