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

Jul 18, 2023

Data science is to use new and old data combined with mathematics, statistics, database and other tools to discover hidden problems or insights to help us solve problems or make correct predictions

Aug 20, 2023

This course is rich, engaging and thought provoking. It is a solid foundation for a career in data science. I now feel more confident that I can excel in this field. Thank you IBM! Thank you Coursera!

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By Lane C

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Sep 3, 2018

This was a helpful overview of the field.

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Aug 28, 2018

Thanks for the data science introduction!

By ABUBAKARR K

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Aug 31, 2024

An exciting course, I have learnt a lot.

By Radhames C M

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Jun 30, 2024

Excellent introduction to data science!!

By Lakshmi S

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Jun 18, 2024

For a beginner to learn it was so useful

By ATHUL P S

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Jun 17, 2024

It was interesting to learn data science

By Francisco R

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May 28, 2024

Great to enter the world of data, thanks

By Awais A K

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Apr 21, 2024

Best Data Science Introduction in detail

By Motunrayo A

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Apr 2, 2024

GREAT WAY TO START A DATA SCIENCE CAREER

By Gustavo P

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Jan 12, 2024

Excelente abordaje de conceptos básicos.

By Sehriban C

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Nov 27, 2023

It was quite good and informative course

By Devesh C

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Oct 29, 2023

Great course for data science beginners.

By Sigit T

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Oct 3, 2023

i am very like this course and very easy

By Adil A

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Sep 12, 2023

Great course. I really learned from this

By zainab o

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Aug 29, 2023

ENJOYED THE VIDEOS AND THEPOP UP QUIZZES

By Shaik M S

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May 27, 2023

good but it is total contain introdution

By Sanhita M

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Mar 16, 2023

great course. please give me certificate

By Celeste L G

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Jan 5, 2023

Basic concepts to understand this field.

By Kabeer B

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Dec 3, 2022

Indeed it is a more than splendid course

By Germán M J

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Oct 28, 2022

Brilliant introduction to Data Science!

By Emma F

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Aug 17, 2022

very interesting. opens new perspectives

By Guilherme L D

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Aug 6, 2022

Excelente curso e excelente plataforma!

By Bello S

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Jul 23, 2022

I enjoyed the way the course was taught.

By Carlos E J R

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May 10, 2022

Ótima introdução sobre Ciência de Dados!

By mrigank p

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Apr 2, 2022

gained so much knowledge in data science