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

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!

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Mar 27, 2019

Solid info to start you out

By Keiry M

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Mar 12, 2019

Amazing I learned so much !

By Avinash K

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Mar 4, 2019

Great Course for a beginner

By Deleted A

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Mar 2, 2019

As a intro class, it is OK.

By boma T

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Feb 23, 2019

Great intro to data science

By Kevin M

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Jul 18, 2025

Nice intro to data science

By Mr S S

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Feb 10, 2025

better platform for future

By DanielFTC

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Jan 18, 2025

Good introductory material

By Ahmed s

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Nov 1, 2024

Ahmed El sayed Ahmed Serag

By Luu H N V

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Oct 22, 2024

good fundamental knowledge

By EMMANUEL O O

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Oct 7, 2024

The course was exceptional

By Heraldo B

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Aug 17, 2024

Introduçao muito completa.

By Muhammad D

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Jul 29, 2024

Really loved the speakers.

By Nilupul N

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Jul 19, 2024

wow course. well organized

By Carlos P M

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Jun 7, 2024

Clarificador e interesante

By George A R

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Jun 5, 2024

Excellent beginners course

By Diego F B

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May 7, 2024

Me gusto mucho, muy claro!

By Syed M A H

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Sep 30, 2023

The Best Course From IBM.

By AK

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Sep 2, 2023

Great opportunity to learn

By Ayaaz S

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Sep 2, 2023

best for beginners like me

By George O

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Mar 30, 2023

Great learning experience!

By Mohamad A A

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Jan 5, 2023

Great place to start from.

By João V S O

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Dec 2, 2022

Wonderful course! I loved!

By Rajesh S

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Nov 30, 2022

That was amazing learning

By Dina D T

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Nov 17, 2022

It is very helpful course.