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 Rafael G

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Dec 6, 2018

A very good that help you to understand what really is Data Science.

By Vitawat N

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Nov 11, 2018

More understand career path of Data Science and the right way to go.

By Muhammad U M

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Oct 27, 2018

It's just a basic overview so nothing to say much about this course.

By Ishan B

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Sep 12, 2018

Really helpful course who seeking for the knowledge and the success.

By Tiramisu B

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Sep 1, 2018

this course is explain everything To Intro for data Science , Thanks

By Hakan B

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Jun 7, 2024

It's a nice start to have a wider view as a beginner level learner.

By Ayodele

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Sep 15, 2023

Inspirational and an interesting exposition to what data science is

By Md S M

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Jul 13, 2023

Very informative for beginners who want to know about data science.

By Elvia V

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Jun 27, 2023

Finished this Section in 3 days, very simple and basic information.

By Jhorman G

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May 16, 2023

Very comprehensive, foundational, excellent textbook recommendation

By Cleber R

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Oct 30, 2022

A really wonderful experience on my first steps with data science.

By Narjjan V d F B

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Oct 28, 2022

Esse curso introdutório realmente foi bem esclarecedor. Muito bom!

By hashinika j

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Sep 17, 2022

Highly recommend course. I got many expperiences from this course.

By Zuber M

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Jun 6, 2022

it was a good course in order to understand about the data science

By Danillo H

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Apr 26, 2022

A great introductory course about data scientists and what they do.

By Dildar M

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Jan 24, 2022

AMAZING ANALYTICAL SKILL AND CURIOSITY OF DATA AND RESULT ORIENTED.

By Md H R

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Nov 29, 2021

It's a great achievement! Thank you IBM for this wonderful journey!

By suryakumar r

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Sep 7, 2021

very useful ,they explain it bitterly,the evolution of data science

By syed a

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Sep 5, 2021

This course gives a clear understanding about what data science is!

By Hamza O

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Mar 31, 2021

Beautiful and straight-to-the-point introduction to the main theme.

By Ian P S

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Mar 15, 2021

Comprehensive lecture on the basics and definition of Data Science.

By Carlo E R

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Nov 30, 2020

A great course to begin understanding the universe of data science.

By Franklin R M U

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Oct 22, 2020

Excellent course, I have learned a lot. I would like to continue...

By Navneet G

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Oct 18, 2020

Excellent course. The content's coverage & delivery is really good.

By Saiirys X

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Oct 5, 2020

Amazing content very clear and easy to learn, cant wait to move on!