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

Jul 18, 2023

Data science is to use new and old data combined with mathematics, statistics, database and other tools to discover hidden problems or insights to help us solve problems or make correct predictions

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!

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By HARSHIL S

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Mar 26, 2025

Great to understand what is the Data Science.

By Angely j L

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Jan 17, 2025

It was very good! Starting in a friendly way.

By Juan D C

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Jan 9, 2025

Muy buena información para iniciarse en data.

By Shelby W

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May 25, 2024

Easy to understand and great video vignettes.

By Lydia I

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Nov 16, 2023

I enjoy learning with this interesting class!

By Nikhil A

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Nov 3, 2023

very helpful to learn more about Data science

By Edwars G S M

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Jun 18, 2023

Very good to start in the Data Science world!

By Shashwat

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Jun 14, 2023

Good 10,000ft description of Data Science!!!!

By Steven J

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May 28, 2023

quite interesting to learn about data science

By SHAMSUL B B F

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May 23, 2023

Awesome and beautiful delivery and expression

By Kamran S

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Feb 24, 2023

Great introductory course. Enjoyed it so much

By Olalekan O

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Feb 14, 2023

Learning is very flexible and well explained

By Heet B

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Feb 12, 2023

great instructors providing amazing knowledge

By RAJ K

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Jan 6, 2023

Very good course for all students or learners

By Ujjwala S

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Nov 22, 2022

learned many things about the technical world

By Ajesh R

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Nov 1, 2022

A perfect orientation to Data Science topics.

By CESAR D M C

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Oct 11, 2022

Good course for introduction in data science

By Humphrey O

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Oct 3, 2022

Very well-delivered course. Learned so much!

By Venumadhav G

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Sep 9, 2022

Great Cource. Recommended to data analysts.

By THUYLLA G R

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Aug 21, 2022

Excelente curso introdutório em Data science.

By Rajib C

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Jul 20, 2022

Excellent orientation course on Data science.

By Chinnakorn J

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Jun 13, 2022

Very great details on "What is Data Science".

By Karthik N

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May 23, 2022

it provided great insights into data science.

By Jana A

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Mar 22, 2022

It's definitely got me excited to learn more.

By Gabriel A S

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Oct 28, 2021

Good introduction for a beginner Data Science