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 Aleix C T

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Jul 15, 2019

Solid foundation to what data science is

By Vijay A

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Jul 6, 2019

Good Introduction about the data science

By Karthik

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Jun 19, 2019

very good introduction to data science.

By Jake V

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Jun 18, 2019

Great Intro to the topic of Data Science

By Prashant Y

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Jun 6, 2019

one of the greatest courses, I liked it.

By Pranay C

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May 26, 2019

Great course to start with Data Science.

By Kevin S

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Mar 26, 2019

A very interesting overview of the field

By RK

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Mar 19, 2019

excellent course and very well organized

By yq g

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Mar 10, 2019

Informative introduction to data science

By Shashikesh M

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Jan 18, 2019

A in depth introduction to Data Science.

By Ankush L

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Jan 12, 2019

It's a nice introduction to data science

By Gina R H

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Dec 14, 2018

Enjoyed this course enough to take more!

By fernando a

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Dec 14, 2018

Awesome course to get a quick refresher.

By Shuying X

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Sep 15, 2018

A useful orientation about Data Science.

By Ayesha F

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Aug 29, 2018

excellant elaborations by murtaza haidar

By Patricio C

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Jun 4, 2025

me parecio muy interesando y didáctico

By Kshitij k M

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May 18, 2025

very precise and good quality material

By Ansiya A R

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Apr 24, 2025

simply knowing data to use for humanity

By Priscille M

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Jan 9, 2025

Excellent pour débutant en data science

By MOHAMMAD R

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Jul 28, 2024

nice course best suitable for beginners

By Mariana S

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Jul 12, 2024

Es un buen curso introductorio al tema.

By Angad D

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Oct 14, 2023

Great course you can enhance knowledge!

By JWOWBEE

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Sep 27, 2023

Very helpful as an introduction course!

By Muhammad S

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Sep 9, 2023

Good intro to the field of Data Science

By Donna E H R

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Aug 20, 2023

Very well explaining, a complete course