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

Sep 9, 2019

Very learning experience, I am a beginner in DS, but the instructors in this course simplified the contents that made me I could easily understand, tools and materials were very helpful to start with.

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By Zachary G

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Apr 27, 2019

A great introductory course on defining Data Science and what it is.

By Glenn D

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Apr 24, 2019

It's a very nice introductory course for an aspiring data scientist.

By Mohammed A

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Apr 3, 2019

I love this course, I will become data scientist as soon as possible

By Ady B

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Mar 18, 2019

It was really good learning into understanding what is Data Science.

By Matthew D V

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Mar 13, 2019

Good introductory course into "what it means to be a data scientist"

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 Mohammed

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Nov 23, 2025

شكرا كورسيرا على هذا المجهود العظيم والشرح المفيد والمعلومات القيمة

By Jesus E R A

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Oct 17, 2025

Excelente curso para tener una idea a la introducción de la materia

By aquileo v

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Mar 14, 2025

Excelente contenidos y buena pedagogía para impartir las temáticas

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!