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

Jan 15, 2022

I throughly enjoyed the course and the fact that everything was explained thoroughly. I always enjoyed Dr. White's personal experience with Data Science as well as other Data Scientists point of view.

Feb 8, 2023

I love how beginner-friendly this course is. I did not have to panic about not following any lecture since I am new to this field. I know this is the first course but I'm loving it already. <<33

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By Raghad S

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Jul 16, 2022

provides great knowledge to those who wants to gain general information about this industry

By Mubaraq D

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Mar 25, 2022

The course did a good job at introducing data science to even people without prior knowledge

By yogesh J

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Jan 26, 2022

If you are totally unknown from Data Science this is for you. its best & easy to understand

By Nassro A K

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Jan 24, 2022

I learned a lot of things in this project, i really like it, and this is just the beginning.

By Shafiq a

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Aug 21, 2021

A nice intro to what is data science that gets you excited to pursue other sectors from it.

By Mohammad S

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May 25, 2021

Content is as par with data science knowledge and videos are very useful with many use cases

By Aishwarya S G

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May 10, 2021

Great Course, Well Scheduled and Planed content

Looking For career support with this course.

By Nimit V

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Apr 16, 2021

Very well curated course. Introduce the participant to the scope and nature of Data Science.

By Karan S

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Nov 4, 2020

An awesome course and a very detailed introduction to Data Science. A must go for beginners.

By Carlos D

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Aug 27, 2020

Good and brief introduction to Data Science. You can do the course in just a couple of days.

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Aug 11, 2020

Interesting introduction to data science. Good to realize if Data Science is for you or not.

By Pushpak S M

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Jun 19, 2020

Overall extremely informative and inspiring experience.Thank You Coursera and Thank You IBM.

By Niharika S

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Jun 9, 2020

Wonderful, easy to understand, and interactive videos! Thoroughly enjoyed and understood it.

By Deepak M

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May 23, 2020

A very good introductory course in the field of Data Science. I enjoyed pursuing the course.

By Andrea E

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May 14, 2020

Really liked this course and l know is a great start to become a data scientist in my field.

By Nichole R

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May 10, 2020

Very informative! I am excited about all the possibilities that this certificate will offer.

By nagarjuna g

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Apr 16, 2020

It helped me to get a basic understanding of the field data science and other nuances to it.

By Gladys M T

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Apr 13, 2020

Excelente el curso, nos da un panorama de la importancia del estudio de la ciencia de datos.

By Preet R

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Apr 6, 2020

Cleared my concepts about what data science really is. Going to complete full series now. :)

By Anand N

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Mar 26, 2020

excellent start for Data Science Aspirant, become a foundation stone for data science career

By Sarmad B

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Feb 11, 2020

Best course for Beginners to know what is Data Science. Thanks to IBM and Coursera for this.

By Richard D S

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Jan 27, 2020

This course gives you broad overview of what Data Science is. It's very useful for a novice.

By Syed S G

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Jan 24, 2020

A very short but superb course, concepts were defined so easily and in easiest way possible.

By Noshad

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Jan 7, 2020

Great Course. I enjoyed learning and most of all the I like the quiz part. It help us a lot.

By Amit K

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Jan 6, 2020

i loved to see such a nice course on the data science introduction part. Thanks to coursera.