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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By Guru P

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Nov 3, 2018

By Arindam D

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Oct 12, 2018

Excellent and to the Point

By Nikhil B

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Sep 16, 2018

Such an informative course

By Ewa H

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Sep 4, 2018

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By Javier M

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Aug 20, 2025

Muy buen comienzo teorico

By Swayam W

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Jul 25, 2025

Great learning experience

By Manuel M

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May 21, 2025

Ciencia nueva y futurista

By ALBERTO P G

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Apr 29, 2025

INTERESANTE E ILUSTRATIVO

By Ladekar S P

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Jan 19, 2025

very good and easy course

By DAVID F R G

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Dec 8, 2024

Me parecio un buen curso.

By Juan C C

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Sep 13, 2024

Un curso muy entretenido.

By Isaac L G M

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Jul 8, 2024

A very interesting course

By Lymon J M

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Jun 28, 2024

good course to start with

By Chieh W K

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Feb 6, 2024

great course with detail!

By mohammad a

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Feb 4, 2024

Thanks a lot it was great

By MARITZA R A C

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Dec 6, 2023

Muy didáctico. Excelente.

By Sadok B

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Oct 25, 2023

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By Siddhi J

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Jul 28, 2023

excellent and informative

By Onkar P

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Jun 19, 2023

Best Introductory Course.

By Khalid

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May 14, 2023

Very informative. Thanks.

By shahin. S S S

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May 10, 2023

great interdictory course

By Kuneretinam J

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May 1, 2023

it's very good oportunity

By Daniel U R A

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Feb 16, 2023

Este curso fue excelente

By Subhan A

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Feb 5, 2023

This course is excellent.

By PT. R A P

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Nov 7, 2022

Good Course for future!!!