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.

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

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By Rizal P

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Feb 18, 2020

a very good place to study

By Josh H

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Jan 8, 2020

great full beginner course

By Madhurjya B

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Dec 27, 2019

Informative and helpful :)

By Biswajit M

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Dec 20, 2019

Good to start Data science

By Md M S

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Dec 19, 2019

great for an introduction!

By amit k

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Dec 17, 2019

best course i ever learned

By Shubham R

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Dec 2, 2019

It was a great experience.

By Ajay S

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Nov 25, 2019

Great Introductory course.

By Ozkan B

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Nov 25, 2019

Informative and simplified

By Mofe J

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Nov 20, 2019

Stimulating and insightful

By AC

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Nov 15, 2019

Good topic to start with..

By Lida M

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Nov 4, 2019

Informative course. Thanks

By Tetiana Z

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Nov 4, 2019

Great course for beginning

By Oleg T

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Sep 10, 2019

Great introductory course!

By Samitha S

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Aug 18, 2019

Excellent. Thanks Coursera

By Ashenafi N

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Jun 15, 2019

Great introductory course!

By Manuel R

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Jun 12, 2019

Buena introducción al tema

By Jarre G

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Jun 10, 2019

Great introductory course!

By Maciej D

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May 21, 2019

Basic course but very good

By Jessica E

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Apr 16, 2019

Very thorough and helpful.

By Ronnie K

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Mar 23, 2019

Great introduction course.

By Fahmi N R

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Mar 21, 2019

A good introductory course

By Bassel A K

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Mar 10, 2019

good introduction about DS

By Nitish K S

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Feb 12, 2019

awsm start to data science

By juan p s

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Jan 20, 2019

I enojy the system! thanks