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 Stavros S

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Jul 22, 2024

Great foundational knowledge to build upon.

By NZAMBIMANA J

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Jun 23, 2024

Great introductory course with more details

By NICANOR A T P

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Jun 22, 2024

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By Gus F

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Mar 23, 2024

Well explained and great learning materials

By Victor M P

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Feb 12, 2024

Very good intro to get you through the door

By Pavan R

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Feb 4, 2024

Teaching and information should be updated.

By Anna V

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Jan 29, 2024

Very interesting and important information.

By Arnav G

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Sep 14, 2023

It was a great introduction to data science

By Benjamin T

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Aug 21, 2023

Great lessons to break the data science ice

By VIVEK K

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Jul 3, 2023

It is the good for a data science aspirant.

By Rodrigo G

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May 31, 2023

Didático, linguagem clara e ótimo conteúdo.

By Ali M

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Feb 7, 2023

This course was very interesting and useful

By João P d J d S

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Jan 2, 2023

it's a great course, it's really worth it .

By Ethan S

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Oct 19, 2022

Very informative and easy to follow along!

By Dr. R A

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Oct 12, 2022

Very Helpful for begginers in Data Science

By Deep L

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Sep 25, 2022

Very nice expenation of the Data science..

By Ahmed H

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Aug 21, 2022

It was a good introduction to data science.

By Garikai M

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Aug 19, 2022

A good start for getting into data sceince.

By Rizwan K

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Jul 31, 2022

Excellent course to start with data science

By Mohammad A

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Jul 16, 2022

nice for basic knowledge about data science

By minh t n

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Jul 4, 2022

Good overview of the data science process.

By Rishi M

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Jun 30, 2022

Excellent Videos on Data Science Foundation

By Theresa N

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May 14, 2022

A great overview of a very complex subject.

By David R

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Mar 24, 2022

Very helpful introduction to data science!

By Bharath S S

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Mar 22, 2022

Its informative and very Easy to undestand.