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 Ayan A

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Jun 8, 2019

Great course to start

By André J A

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May 31, 2019

Muito bom, até agora.

By Thomas T

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May 14, 2019

Very good for a begin

By Jerry Y

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Jan 5, 2019

very nice for starter

By Samrat D

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Dec 17, 2018

Awesome to start with

By Palak A

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Oct 7, 2025

very detailed course

By Soumyakanti D

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Sep 21, 2025

Very good. Job ready

By Thiago A

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Mar 10, 2025

great initial course

By Kerlin L

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Feb 25, 2025

Excelente me encanta

By Anshla S P

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Feb 20, 2025

it was good learning

By harshita b

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Feb 11, 2025

nice and informative

By Sakib A

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Jan 26, 2025

Everything is great!

By Yomar S

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Nov 11, 2024

excelente buen curso

By cesar m

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Sep 23, 2024

Muy agil y didactico

By Rajesh F F

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Sep 23, 2024

It is a good course.

By Oscar F G V

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Sep 5, 2024

UN PROGRAMA EXELENTE

By Patrice K

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Aug 28, 2024

Super intéressant!!!

By Sekgathe K M

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Aug 7, 2024

Great course indeed!

By Stephen G

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May 7, 2024

Great overview/intro

By Mohammed A (

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May 5, 2024

It was a good course

By Jaypee L

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Feb 26, 2024

Great for beginners.

By Chloe D

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Feb 22, 2024

great starter course

By David

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Nov 26, 2023

this course is great

By Muhammad A

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Aug 31, 2023

its great too learn.