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

Mar 6, 2024

I learned a lot but that might not be a good indicator as I didn't know much about Data Science in the first place. It just fueled my need to know more about the subject so on my side, it's a winner.

Sep 9, 2019

Very learning experience, I am a beginner in DS, but the instructors in this course simplified the contents that made me I could easily understand, tools and materials were very helpful to start with.

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By Renata G A

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Mar 12, 2019

Simple and straight to the point.

By Chin C L

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Feb 26, 2019

Good introduction of data science

By Prashanth K R

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Feb 25, 2019

Excellent Course and its content.

By abhijit h

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Jan 29, 2019

Very Nicely explained the industr

By CHINMAY K R

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Dec 17, 2018

VERY NICE KNOWLEDGE FOR BEGINNERS

By Bright U

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Nov 21, 2018

Great Introduction! Great videos!

By Sinan A T

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Nov 13, 2018

excellent material and very clear

By Syed S T H

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Oct 1, 2018

Nice Course gave me a head start.

By eric b

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Sep 22, 2018

Great intro to the field of study

By rayed a

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Sep 17, 2018

Good Introduction to Data Science

By Rizal A

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Sep 15, 2018

Good introduction of Data Science

By Mr. N K K

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Nov 4, 2025

In-depth explanation of concepts

By Rajkumar K

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Oct 20, 2025

It had great time while learning

By Franklin I

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Oct 6, 2025

Quite enthralling and educative!

By Daniel C

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Mar 5, 2025

A nice Data Science introduction

By MARIA E L

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Feb 15, 2025

really nice introductory course.

By Fahad A

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Jan 13, 2025

it is good for start to learn ds

By Mariko Z

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Sep 9, 2024

Very helpful for a true beginner

By kingsley A I

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Sep 5, 2024

Great course, great instructors.

By pallav b

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Apr 19, 2024

Very interesting and informative

By Adebayo J

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Mar 19, 2024

Great course! Worth every minute

By Cristopher Á

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Feb 1, 2024

An excellent introductory course

By Srinivasan R

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Nov 29, 2023

Superb overview of Data Science.

By Muhammad N A ( G

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Nov 16, 2023

Its really great, i learned alot

By Shiva K

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Oct 31, 2023

Comprehensive and well detailed.