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....

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Very good introduction into data science. Some of the videos are very monotone, and it's easy to lose track of where the conversation is going. If you pay attention, you can get some good information.

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It is my first time to take an online Coursera course. I am badly grateful for your financial support. too many thanks seem not enough to express my happiness to finish this course about data science

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By manita c

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May 25, 2020

The course is very useful and insightful for the beginners.

By Berkan Ç

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May 16, 2020

That was insane. Too much information. Thanks to everybody.

By Elijah M

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May 16, 2020

It was splendid improving my understanding of data science.

By amit n n

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May 10, 2020

this course motivate user to come in this data driven world

By Pritam G

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May 4, 2020

One of the best course ever I have done and a good teacher.

By SherineG

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Apr 28, 2020

this class excites me in taking the full course. cant wait!

By Apurva R

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Apr 26, 2020

The explanations are clear and lucid. Great one for basics.

By ARJUN R

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Apr 10, 2020

this course is excellently helps me to nourishing my skills

By José A E L

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Apr 9, 2020

Excelente curso. Sin duda seguiré con el resto del programa

By Maryam Z B

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Feb 24, 2020

provides a thorough understanding of what data science is..

By Marcie N

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Feb 13, 2020

Thank you for the informative introduction to Data Science.

By Kartik K

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Dec 24, 2019

Awesome explanation by instructors nice and good examples!!

By AHMED F

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Dec 10, 2019

Good course to gain your first knowledge about data science

By José R

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Nov 24, 2019

Gives a very broad and meaningful vision about data science

By Aibolot A

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Nov 12, 2019

I wish I knew this course before to get in the Data Science

By BHUVANA C A

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Nov 8, 2019

It was a very good motivation for upcoming data scientists.

By Arpita K

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Oct 23, 2019

Best course for the introduction to the data science field.

By Tarakant S

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Oct 15, 2019

good course for understanding what really data science is ?

By Bhushan P

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Oct 7, 2019

Gives you basic knowledge of what actually data science is.

By Achraf E

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Oct 5, 2019

it's good to understand many applications of data science .

By Pratik K

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Oct 5, 2019

Very Informative and good collection of videos and readings

By Po-hsien L

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Sep 28, 2019

A great introductory course into the world of data science.

By Awwab A

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Sep 25, 2019

Good course for the know how of data science for beginners.

By SMS

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Aug 21, 2019

This course covers everything on Data Science in precision.

By Igors K

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Aug 17, 2019

It's a great introduction to get people interested in more!