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Learner Reviews & Feedback for A Crash Course in Data Science by Johns Hopkins University

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About the Course

By now you have definitely heard about data science and big data. In this one-week class, we will provide a crash course in what these terms mean and how they play a role in successful organizations. This class is for anyone who wants to learn what all the data science action is about, including those who will eventually need to manage data scientists. The goal is to get you up to speed as quickly as possible on data science without all the fluff. We've designed this course to be as convenient as possible without sacrificing any of the essentials. This is a focused course designed to rapidly get you up to speed on the field of data science. Our goal was to make this as convenient as possible for you without sacrificing any essential content. We've left the technical information aside so that you can focus on managing your team and moving it forward. After completing this course you will know. 1. How to describe the role data science plays in various contexts 2. How statistics, machine learning, and software engineering play a role in data science 3. How to describe the structure of a data science project 4. Know the key terms and tools used by data scientists 5. How to identify a successful and an unsuccessful data science project 3. The role of a data science manager Course cover image by r2hox. Creative Commons BY-SA: https://flic.kr/p/gdMuhT...
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Basic course

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Well taught

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Top reviews

AO

Jun 12, 2016

Provided a good, very high level overview. I audited so I didn't take the quizzes, but the questions were all on the general side. I liked how they used some examples of real-life research.

AS

Nov 22, 2016

It's a good starting point. I've now got a good idea of what else I need to learn. The course also provides an easy to apply approach to get value from my efforts using data science.

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By Paula F M d M

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Jul 27, 2020

Adorei!, pretendo continuar estudando na área

By JOSEPH A

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Apr 7, 2018

Concise overview of the data science process.

By Guang C

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Oct 1, 2017

It is good for starting to learn data science

By Terry L

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Oct 24, 2016

Excellent high level overview of data science

By Miguel

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Dec 6, 2015

good introduction on the lingo and bird's eye

By Poon L L

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Nov 18, 2020

nice, easy to understand the concept behind.

By William ( F W I

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Aug 26, 2020

An excellent introduction into data science.

By TerryTang

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Dec 23, 2017

so nice~i get much knowledge from this class

By ravjyot s

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Dec 7, 2017

It was a good icebreaker course. Recommended

By Julie R

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Jul 25, 2022

Course provides a nice high-level overview.

By Angel R

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Jun 9, 2022

Great intro to Data Science as a discipline

By Hugo R

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Sep 16, 2020

Fantastic course, looking forward for more!

By Muhammad T R

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Aug 3, 2020

This course gave me some important insights

By John R

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Sep 3, 2019

Solid introduction to get everyone started.

By Sergey V

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Feb 12, 2018

Very basic information, exactly what I need

By Naim J

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Feb 18, 2019

Very good high level intro to Data science

By John L

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Jun 15, 2017

Great introduction to this exciting field.

By Sunshine S

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Mar 28, 2017

Its easy and good course for my field/area

By Rayen

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Mar 11, 2016

A really good introduction to the subject.

By kishan g

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Jan 16, 2016

Good one for the beginners in data science

By Andrei B

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Jan 16, 2016

A good 10000 feet view on the Data Science

By CONCEPCION G

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Oct 6, 2020

bastante interesante y excelente material

By Kathleen M

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Jun 25, 2020

this course was challenging but a lot of

By Shane M

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Jan 29, 2018

Great introduction to this topic and over

By GOZDE E

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Nov 28, 2017

it was very nice course, thanks coursera.