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 Samuel P P J

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Jan 7, 2019

awesome course

By Arjun K

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Dec 30, 2018

Amazing course

By Syed M A Z

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Dec 23, 2018

Amazing Course

By Anantha J Y S

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Nov 1, 2018

Great Learning

By Ana M

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Oct 16, 2018

Light and fun.

By Josue S

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Aug 4, 2025

great sources

By Olha B

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Aug 4, 2025

Great course!

By Yago P

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Jul 31, 2025

Great Course!

By MOHAMED A

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Jul 27, 2025

awesome stuff

By Kamal K

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May 18, 2025

you are goood

By Antony J

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Mar 27, 2025

Good to learn

By Melina Y M L

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Mar 17, 2025

Best courses.

By Sakshi N

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Nov 10, 2024

EXCELLENT...!

By Қанат А Ғ

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Oct 26, 2024

Өьек керекмет

By AVINASH W

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Oct 7, 2024

Great Contain

By Jose E L

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Oct 1, 2024

very specific

By Khaled E

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Sep 29, 2024

Great course.

By DIKSHANTA K B

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Sep 24, 2024

good and Nice

By Jimmy D S J

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Sep 11, 2024

I ENJOYED IT.

By Belén

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Aug 8, 2024

Muy didactico

By Gn R T

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Jul 1, 2024

A bit lengthy

By Ariwalagan D

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Mar 16, 2024

The Best!!!!!

By Joniel M

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Mar 13, 2024

Surpreendente

By reginald n o

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Mar 4, 2024

I learnt alot

By DONOVAN R V

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Feb 16, 2024

Aprendí mucho