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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

SB

Sep 9, 2019

Very learning experience, I am a beginner in DS, but the instructors in this course simplified the contents that made me I could easily understand, tools and materials were very helpful to start with.

FA

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 Prasanna K

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Jul 23, 2019

Excellent startup material with precise information in audio visual text format.

By Naomi B

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May 23, 2019

This course was very helpful in describing what the data science field is about.

By Mike C

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May 5, 2019

Great informational course to introduce newcomers into the world of data science

By FAN L

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May 2, 2019

Great Introduction to Data Science with Career Talk from different professionals

By Hardik L

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Apr 29, 2019

This is really good course to get familiar with all the aspects of Data-Science.

By MBAI B

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Apr 17, 2019

IT was an interesting course. i learned a lot about Data Science in this Course.

By Dan H

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Apr 13, 2019

i learned more than I expected in this course. the readings were most helpful.

By Levi

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Feb 5, 2019

Marvelous introduction course. Although the content is simple, it is impressive.

By Palesa M M

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Jan 19, 2019

this is a really good introduction, sets the pace and gets straight to the point

By James T

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Nov 16, 2018

Very informative and makes you want to seek more information about Data Science.

By THOMAS K

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Nov 14, 2018

The course gives a good overview of how to deep dive into this data science path

By BEATRICE B

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Sep 5, 2018

THIS COURSE WAS EXCEPTIONAL , I HAVE GAINED ALOT OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT DATA SCIENCE

By Jevor C

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Mar 3, 2024

Excellent course that has set me on the right path to a career in data science!

By Alejandro M

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Jan 21, 2024

I learned a lot from this part the course, I liked because is easy to undertand

By Jose B

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Dec 10, 2023

Excelente curso para aprender como inicia la ciencia de datos y su importancia.

By Muhammad U Z

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Sep 12, 2023

it is a complete course for the beginner who want to know what is data science

By Said G

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Aug 28, 2023

This course is very interesting and informative! I would recommend it to others

By Gustavo R

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Aug 27, 2023

This course gave me an excellent entry point to this field, from the ground up.

By Bon M

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Jun 21, 2023

Great format and concepts, easy to comprehend and apply the practical learning.

By Fahad i

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May 20, 2023

Its good course for begginers and for people who have passion for data science.

By Muhammad R

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Apr 16, 2023

It was a great experience of learning fundamentals of Data science at coursera.

By FITSUM G T m

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Mar 21, 2023

best interactive course and it gives the motive to know more about data science

By Lydia F

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Mar 14, 2023

I learned a lot, and I really like the peer review grading for the assignments!

By Sergio V

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Mar 5, 2023

PAra aquellas personas que estgan empezando y tienen curiosidad de aprender mas

By Abdul S

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Sep 23, 2022

Very helpful for newbies who really want to start their career in data scince.