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 sneha u

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Jan 27, 2022

Best Course if you want to start with data science field.

By Faraz S

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Jan 1, 2022

Best Instructors; specially Prof. Haider and Prof. White.

By Júlio D

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Oct 11, 2021

Excelent content and dynamics for an introductory course.

By Hatif K

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Sep 16, 2021

Best course to introduce about data science in simple way

By Malik N

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Aug 1, 2021

A totally structured course for a newbie on Data Science

By Nhlaloenhle M

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Jul 14, 2021

Got me reeeeeally excited about Data Science!!! Loved it.

By JAI S

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May 18, 2021

Nice course to know the purpose and scope of Data Science

By Julian C P T

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Mar 4, 2021

muy buenas bases para iniciar en el mundo de data science

By Sairam R

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Jan 23, 2021

great way to familiarise with data science for beginners.

By Caroline B

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Jan 7, 2021

Very basic but gives a clear explanation of data science.

By Cường P Q

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Nov 25, 2020

Its very interested and open new world for curious brain.

By Sagar

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Oct 23, 2020

Very good introductory course to start with data science.

By EKPOKI P O

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Jul 31, 2020

very insighful can not wait to continue with my learning.

By Joyson P

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May 22, 2020

I appreciate your efforts . Thank you for the information

By Goli S

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May 15, 2020

A great way of learning, i really enjoy a lot in coursera

By Vishv P

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Apr 19, 2020

Really good experience with introduction to data science.

By Rajesh S

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Apr 19, 2020

Very Nice course to understand that what is data science?

By Shruthi K

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Apr 13, 2020

Very informative from basics, a good start for beginners.

By Javvad H

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Apr 10, 2020

A very informative and good introduction to data science.

By Wongsapat W

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Apr 5, 2020

Good course for a people who interesting in data science.

By Chandima T

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Mar 21, 2020

Great course to get the basic idea of data science field.

By Guduri B

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Mar 18, 2020

Well designed and informative course. Highly recommended!

By Ryo “ K

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Feb 26, 2020

Very comprehensive and easy introduction to Data Science.

By Kuanysh T

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Feb 14, 2020

I really liked interviewing process and reading materials

By Neil M

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Jan 25, 2020

A great starting points for an introduction to the topic.