Learner Reviews & Feedback for Data Science in Real Life by Johns Hopkins University
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(44 Reviews)
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CB
Jan 10, 2021
Helpful ideas to consider and use when managing a team of data scientists, especially helpful are the principles for dealing with on-the-ground data science work (vs ideal environments)
LW
Aug 20, 2020
Slightly difficult for non data science background people, but is manageable to have a dip into this course and stimulate a "real life" experiences shared by course insructor.
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By Carlos A H
•Jun 30, 2019
Excellent overview of implementing practical data science; however, an area of improvement is emphasizing machine learning as a practical solution for finding answers especially with large and complex data sets.
By JOHN W E
•Apr 29, 2020
Brian is an amazing teacher. He just miniaturized the basics of data science in a week and I could still understand better all the necessities of it, Thank you for making such a course. I highly appreciate it.
By ARVIND S
•Jun 4, 2020
Exceptional course in conveying a real life situation, vastly different from an ideal one. The course puts you up to speed in handling such situations with aplomb.
By Elitza K
•May 5, 2021
well structured, very clear and vital examples; extremely useful and practical recommendations. I've enjoyed the course and have learned a lot of short time!
By Manjunatha V M
•Jan 7, 2017
Clear explanation of various concepts with good examples. Of course, reference to some cool cartoons from time to time made the concepts more memorable!
By Carlos J
•Sep 20, 2017
Esta serie de cursos, es recomendable para iniciar en la carrera de Ciencia de Datos, conceptos claros, expuestos por catedráticos de primer nivel
By Alfredo O G
•Nov 14, 2016
An amazing course for those who are not very familiar with statistics and a very refreshing perspective for those who actually knows statistics!
By Francesco N
•Oct 5, 2025
Excelente curso, el contenido me ha ayudado a mejorar mi proceso de análisis de datos y a entender el rol de los miembros de mi equipo.
By Gurpreet K K
•Aug 2, 2021
The lecturer has obvisously been through all the issues and learnt about them, perhaps first hand. It was a delight! Thanks so much!
By Edgar A C V
•May 14, 2018
I just finished this course but I cant enroll to the last one (I have 4/5 course in this moment). Can you please help me?? thanks!!!
By Gautam R
•May 17, 2020
Wanted some practical examples - of calculating P values with sample set of data & analyzing/reporting on it with inference.
By Emmanuelle M
•Oct 10, 2018
Great course, although, if you are not already working or have knowledge in this particular filed/topic, it is challenging.
By Michael L (
•Mar 31, 2018
An excellent overview of the topic material without a lot of unnecessary clutter. Well-organized and -communicated. Kudos.
By Paulo B S
•Jul 8, 2019
The authors really present real situation and challenges that data scientists face in their daily activities. Very good.
By Roque A
•Sep 23, 2018
Very easy to follow with good examples. The focus on this course was on practicality and I really appreciated that
By Victor D R L
•May 29, 2020
This is a very good course but challeging. There is just too many concepts, recommendations and ideas to tackle.
By William K
•Jan 4, 2017
Excellent course. The material is good enough that will help me where to look for information, considerations, a
By Alberto D E
•May 14, 2018
A crash course on what can go wrong in real Data Science projects, and how to improve your chances of success.
By Ryan S
•Nov 10, 2019
I found this course to be the most enjoyable and knowledge benefiting of all the courses I've taken thus far.
By Elton K
•Dec 14, 2018
Interesting for a Non-Data Science Executive despite some minor spelling errors in video transcripts.
By Matthias L
•Aug 27, 2017
This is very useful and a good primer on what to look out for when working in real life. Well done!
By Sambit K D
•Dec 8, 2020
The instructor Brian Caffo is very knowledgeable and great presenter. Has real practical examples.
By Bart P
•Apr 12, 2019
Very useful course! I really enjoyed the technical not so much the statistical part of the course.
By Paul S
•Jan 28, 2017
Helpful tips for handling problems during the several life cycle stages of a Data Science project.
By Mauricio L
•Jun 22, 2019
Great course. It delivers a fantastic framework to assess the process of successful Data Science.