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 Sneha J

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Jun 14, 2021

Awesome journey with Data science is the great experience ever I had. All should try this course.

By Dustin E

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Jun 5, 2021

A great intro into the realm of Data Science. I felt it was a very informative course. Thank you!

By Ruhi S

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Apr 19, 2021

This course was a great start to this whole certification. Easy and encouraging for the beginners.

By Pilar S

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Mar 7, 2021

Thanks for the course. Now I know what are the competences that I need to become a data scientist.

By Thang L X

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Dec 18, 2020

This course help me understand and figure out what am gonna do if I chose to become Data Scientist

By Chen G

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Sep 14, 2020

It provides an overview of Data Science. It really helped me frame the definition of Data Science.

By DANILO N V

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May 16, 2020

Excelente curso para iniciar o aprendiz aos conceitos de Data Science e tudo o que permeia a área.

By Tushar S

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May 13, 2020

A great course to get to know what Data Science is what all we do when we become a data scientist.

By Navin K

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May 6, 2020

This is an amazing course. I am pretty excited about what data science is...! Love u lots team IBM

By Ankit D

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Feb 22, 2020

Wonderful course to know what is data science and what you need to be a successful data scientist.

By Tu H N

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Feb 20, 2020

Great course with detailed information. The exercise is fun and gets to the point of the lecturer.

By Olukunle B O

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Feb 15, 2020

This is course that intodruces and enlightens you on data science. A very interesting one at that.

By Catherine S

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Jan 20, 2020

Super and in-depth introduction to data science with great material to download for further study.

By Amina M

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Jan 16, 2020

This course was very comprehensive and provided detailed fundamental knowledge about data science.

By Akram P

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Dec 22, 2019

It was a great introduction in terms of explaining what does exactly means being a data scientist.

By Juan C

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Oct 21, 2019

Great course for those who have basic knowledge about data science and what a data scientist does.

By Anelyse D

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Sep 9, 2019

A very good introductory course that brings us a bit more of the fact tasks of a data science job.

By Omar R

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Sep 3, 2019

Thank You Coursera for such a wonderful and informative course on Data Science,really appreciated.

By Abhisar D

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Sep 1, 2019

Very useful course for absolute beginners. It starts from scratch and goes very well till the end.

By Devesh K

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Aug 14, 2019

Easy description of every term. Professors are great. Its is the best place to start Data Science.

By Adrian L

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Jul 28, 2019

Great explanation! This course can really be taken by anyone that has no experience in this field.

By Kareem M

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Jul 11, 2019

I gained a greater appreciation for the data science field by completing this introductory course.

By Adem A

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Jun 29, 2019

That course boosted up my insights about Data Science, Machine Learning and Deep Learning.

Thanks.

By Ricardo P

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Feb 2, 2019

Good start point for everyone looking for basic knowledge about this (not so!) new emerging field.

By Chara

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Sep 24, 2018

excellent, especially the combination of many different opinions and views from divered background