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 Joseph G

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Nov 28, 2019

This course gives a great overview of the field and really motivated me to continue learning.

By Andrews N Y O

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Nov 25, 2019

awesome introduction! i would want to know more about data science after such an introduction

By ABDULWAHAB M

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Oct 29, 2019

It is a very good start to enter the world of data science,

it encourages you to move forward.

By Renan K

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Sep 26, 2019

An interesting introductory course to get your head around the possibilities of Data Science.

By Raaghul R

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Sep 12, 2019

I'm really happy that after completing this course, I get an introduction to the data science

By Manish K C

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Sep 12, 2019

Thank very much for introducing such an amazing course which ignited my learning skill again.

By Akash V

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Jun 25, 2019

This course gives me a detailed understanding of data science and the basics of data science.

By Hadi S

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Jun 14, 2019

This course helped me to improve my understanding of data science definition and application.

By Esther D

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May 7, 2019

This course is really cool. It gives you insight about what data science is all really about.

By Christopher J

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Apr 24, 2019

This course offers a great intro to data science for those who are unfamiliar with the field.

By NIDHI S

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Apr 6, 2019

I enjoyed the course module and the way presentations and readings are aligned to each other.

By Bishwaraj B

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Jan 12, 2019

Excellent introduction to the scope and domain of data science, especially for the beginners.

By Ingmar S

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Dec 14, 2018

very manageable introduction class to this topic. looking forward to the rest of this series.

By Nishant S

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Nov 30, 2018

Interesting course materials. One should take this course before stepping in to Data Science.

By Leo Z

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Sep 19, 2024

Material muito completo, gostei principalmente dos profissionais compartilhando os desafios.

By Razan A

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Mar 16, 2024

This course is loaded with so much information. It's very useful if you are new to the field

By Yésica L S T

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May 18, 2023

It's a great course, I learn a lot about Data Science and I would love wor in this industry.

By ANWITA D

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Mar 12, 2023

The course helps me to understand the concept of data science and the role of data scientist

By Muhammad A

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Dec 30, 2022

The course is brief, yet informational. I would strongly recommend this course to beginners.

By Brayan P C

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Nov 15, 2022

Excelente curso explica muy bien que es ciencia de datos y las herramientas que se utilizan.

By Raghad S

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Jul 16, 2022

provides great knowledge to those who wants to gain general information about this industry

By Mubaraq D

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Mar 25, 2022

The course did a good job at introducing data science to even people without prior knowledge

By yogesh J

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Jan 26, 2022

If you are totally unknown from Data Science this is for you. its best & easy to understand

By Nassro A K

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Jan 24, 2022

I learned a lot of things in this project, i really like it, and this is just the beginning.

By Shafiq a

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Aug 21, 2021

A nice intro to what is data science that gets you excited to pursue other sectors from it.