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

Feb 8, 2023

I love how beginner-friendly this course is. I did not have to panic about not following any lecture since I am new to this field. I know this is the first course but I'm loving it already. <<33

Jun 9, 2019

The course is a perfect introduction to data science, making a person comfortable and showing the participants of the course a daily work of data scientist and to simplify the meaning of data science.

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By ezekiel M

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Oct 13, 2019

I learned a lot

By Pulkeshin s

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Oct 12, 2019

Thanks Coursera

By Alvaro O S

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Oct 8, 2019

Excelent review

By JENEETA

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Sep 28, 2019

very intresting

By Henry T W J

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Sep 10, 2019

Great starting!

By Sonali s

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Aug 25, 2019

It is excellent

By CHANCHAL S

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Jul 31, 2019

Awesome content

By Zain S

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Jul 8, 2019

Very elementary

By Adib F

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Jun 29, 2019

it's alright :)

By Ankit K

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Jun 26, 2019

best for basics

By Fernando L I

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Jun 13, 2019

Great Course!!!

By Phaninder E

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Mar 26, 2019

excellent intro

By 吴佳壕

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Mar 15, 2019

good course！！！！

By Gustavo E J D C

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Mar 2, 2019

Excelente curso

By Pablo V V

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Feb 19, 2019

I like coursera

By William Z

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Feb 13, 2019

Very impressive

By Prashant H K

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Jan 29, 2019

Helpful course.

By Angel J C V

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Nov 28, 2018

Exceptional !!!

By Mohammed T M

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Nov 6, 2018

SO far so good,

By Vasileios M

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Sep 30, 2018

Great Course!!!

By Carlos T

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Aug 18, 2018

the best course

By G'ulomov S

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Jan 13, 2026

so interesting

By Gianmarco A V L

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Oct 8, 2025

Muy buen curso

By ANURAG P

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Jul 24, 2025

Enjoyed a lot.

By Tohfa M

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Jun 18, 2025

Thanks for all