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

Mar 6, 2024

I learned a lot but that might not be a good indicator as I didn't know much about Data Science in the first place. It just fueled my need to know more about the subject so on my side, it's a winner.

May 27, 2025

This was a good introduction to the field of Data Science. Although I am familiar with the domain, the course offered fresh insights, especially from industry experts and newly minted data scientists

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By Oluwaseun O

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May 26, 2020

VERY INTERESTING COURSE

By Kollipaka s

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May 17, 2020

very easy to understand

By Erika B

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May 14, 2020

So informative and fun!

By Selim T

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May 9, 2020

Very informative course

By Christian R N M

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Apr 28, 2020

Very clear definitions.

By Muhammad A

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Apr 23, 2020

best learning platfroms

By amir m

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Apr 12, 2020

its perfect and usefull

By Jaime R

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Apr 2, 2020

Excellent introduction!

By Ikram b

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Mar 27, 2020

great course. Thank you

By Akingbade T J

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Mar 18, 2020

The course is explicit.

By Federico G

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Mar 12, 2020

Very nice Introduction!

By Ignatius C

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Mar 4, 2020

Very good introduction.

By Noman A

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Feb 29, 2020

Course was really good.

By Gage S

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Feb 21, 2020

Great video production!

By Naveen S N

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Jan 25, 2020

great learning platform

By Roudy B

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Jan 17, 2020

It's really interesting

By Meddling D

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Dec 2, 2019

Good introduction to DS

By Frederico C V

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Oct 8, 2019

Excellent introduction!

By Vinay S S

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Sep 18, 2019

This course is awesome.

By Abhishek T

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Sep 2, 2019

This is really too good

By javaria

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Aug 5, 2019

really great experience

By Sanya S

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Jun 22, 2019

I feel comfortable now.

By v b s m k

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Jun 2, 2019

Brilliant for beginners

By R P K

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May 26, 2019

This course is awesome.

By I, N B

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Apr 22, 2019

thank you, informative.