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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

BR

Feb 21, 2019

Excellent quality content! It's a great introductory course that really gets you interested in Data Science. I would highly recommend it to anyone curious in learning about what Data Science is about.

MG

Jun 26, 2020

I throughly enjoyed the course and the fact that everything was explained thoroughly. I always enjoyed Dr. White's personal experience with Data Science as well as other Data Scientists point of view.

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By Jason P

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Apr 21, 2019

Serves the intended purpose. I really enjoyed this course.

By Prateek J

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Mar 18, 2019

Awweesome!! Learnt a lot of new things whic never heard of.

By peter h

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Feb 9, 2019

A good rounded introduction to the subject of Data Science.

By Francisco J C G

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Jan 30, 2019

Good introduction and easy to follow examples. Good Work!!!

By ANIRUDDHA B

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Jan 13, 2019

Very Descriptive, Quality Contents, Quizzes and Assignment.

By Arjun C

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Jan 6, 2019

Great Introductory course in to the world of data science.

By Dimitris A

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Dec 13, 2018

Overall, it was a great first experience with Data Science.

By Somaiya J G

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Nov 6, 2018

It was really good course to get started with Data Science.

By Prashant P R

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Sep 11, 2018

Very nice Understanding of Building Blocks of data science.

By M H R

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Sep 18, 2023

Just amazing. It was very well organized and to the point.

By Vaibhav V

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Sep 7, 2023

it really helps u to understand the basics of data science

By Joseph I

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Aug 16, 2023

Really good, comprehensive overview of this budding field.

By Shailesh V

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Jul 4, 2023

Excellent piece of work by all the teachers and professors

By 085_shah K

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Mar 8, 2023

This Course provided the basic foundation of data science.

By Sooraj K

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Mar 4, 2023

very informative content. My heartfelt thanks to coursera.

By Boddupally V

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Jan 24, 2023

excellent course brief introduction about the data science

By Daniel B

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Dec 7, 2022

I am very delighted the way course curriculum is arranged.

By Kola O

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Nov 11, 2022

Good and very educative learnt so much through

my journey.

By Ashfak A

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Sep 28, 2022

Got a Basic idea about data science and Machine Learning.

By KISHORE G

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Sep 10, 2022

Very useful course if you are starting with data science.

By Kadeen L

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Aug 22, 2022

Great Foundation to what Data Science is and it's purpose.

By Abanikanta J P

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Jun 5, 2022

Overall a very good course to know what is data science ?

By Praghya T

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Apr 21, 2022

This is very nice course. One can easiy start learning it.

By Uzoma G

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Mar 18, 2022

It was indeed great learning this course on this platform.

By mohamed z

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Jan 28, 2022

it was really helpfull to the introduction of data science