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

May 27, 2025

This was a good introduction to the field of Data Science. Although I am familiar with the domain, the course offered fresh insights, especially from industry experts and newly minted data scientists

May 26, 2021

Great introduction to data science. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to get a general background as to what data science is, who can be a data scientist, and how to get involved in data science.

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By Putta L

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Feb 18, 2020

Excellent coursers

By SAI P S T

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Feb 17, 2020

it is very usefull

By M V V S K

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Feb 8, 2020

it is very usefull

By Aditee S

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Feb 6, 2020

informative course

By Serg V

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Feb 3, 2020

Nice introduction!

By María F C Q

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Jan 21, 2020

Really interesting

By NATAKAMOL N

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Jan 7, 2020

I’m very grateful.

By Babar H

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Dec 30, 2019

Highly Recommended

By Vincent M

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Nov 25, 2019

Great introduction

By Ankit K J

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Nov 18, 2019

its extraordinary.

By Alvaro Q

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Nov 8, 2019

Muy bien explicado

By Mauro M M R

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Oct 25, 2019

great introduction

By bertal m a

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Oct 19, 2019

parfect i loved it

By PARITOSH P

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Sep 9, 2019

Good Introduction.

By ShivAm B

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Aug 29, 2019

thnx help me a lot

By PRAGYAN B

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Aug 29, 2019

Highly informative

By Sabin S

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Jul 31, 2019

Informative Course

By Erikk O

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Jul 9, 2019

Great introduction

By Prasanth C

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Jun 28, 2019

Very Useful Course

By Vincent K

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Jun 11, 2019

Nice to start with

By SAKEER T

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Jun 8, 2019

Clearly explained.

By Shahbaz k

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Jun 6, 2019

Awesome content 👌

By Vasant C

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May 21, 2019

easy to understand

By Danilo F d G

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May 20, 2019

Curso bem completo

By mohammad s

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May 13, 2019

above expectations