Learner Reviews & Feedback for What is Data Science? by IBM

4.7

stars

75,073 ratings

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

Feb 9, 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

Jul 19, 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

Filter by:

4326 - 4350 of 10,000 Reviews for What is Data Science?

By krishna b

•

Jun 30, 2020

Everyone who are intrested to become a data scientist must do this course

By KWEKU B E

•

Apr 20, 2020

Involving, spot on and the best introduction to the study of Data Science

By Sai a

•

Mar 24, 2020

My first step in my career is best !! Thanks for the wonderful coursera

By Oxana G

•

Feb 5, 2020

Thank you for this course. It was good start for the future achievements.

By Peter C

•

Jan 18, 2020

It was an exciting introduction to Data Science and I am glad I enrolled!

By Adeyemi O O

•

Jan 6, 2020

This is a great introduction to Data Science and who a Data Scientist is.

By CHIN W L

•

Nov 26, 2019

A good introduction and overview to understand data science in a nutshell

By Nitin R

•

Nov 23, 2019

Exceptionally good course for beginners who aspire to be data scientists.

By Prajna C

•

Nov 13, 2019

It is systematic and informative to start of the journey in data science.

By Mridul G

•

Nov 4, 2019

Really clears all the doubts a person may have for pursuing Data Science.

By Aleksei E

•

Oct 30, 2019

Good option to get known with what is data science about. Really enjoyed!

By Ashish S

•

Aug 11, 2019

Nice & Crisp Videos & Reading material.

Glad that i opted for this course.

By Birzhan A

•

Jun 3, 2019

I have an insatiable hunger to study data science now. Thanks, I guess...

By Rabjot S

•

May 29, 2019

Beautifully curated course for the brief introduction about data science.

By Rajib M

•

May 10, 2019

Very nice information and materials to learn and know about Data Science.

By Pratheek A

•

Apr 27, 2019

This course gives a great introduction to what data science is all about.

By Miguel S C

•

Apr 26, 2019

Great introduction, I definitely will try to learn more about the subject

By Mohamed M

•

Apr 2, 2019

It is a really good intro to get people excited and aware of Data Science

By Tushaar T

•

Mar 19, 2019

Beautifully built and very well explained course on What is Data Science.

By Raju K

•

Dec 27, 2018

Very good course, provide many chances to learn things one way or another

By Chia C L

•

Dec 5, 2018

Very good introduction. It makes one excited to learn about data science.

By Jeanette H

•

Nov 2, 2018

Straight forward introduction that is engaging, informative and inspiring

By Maxence D

•

Mar 6, 2025

Très belle introduction en la matière, accessible à tous. Alors foncez !

By Francisco j m e

•

Sep 28, 2024

Se entiende bien que es la ciencia de datos y quién puede acceder a ella

By Ammad K

•

Jul 11, 2024

one of the best experience in learning data science and Machine learning