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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

YH

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

SB

Sep 10, 2019

Very learning experience, I am a beginner in DS, but the instructors in this course simplified the contents that made me I could easily understand, tools and materials were very helpful to start with.

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By Laerte R N P

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Dec 15, 2020

Excellent course, very good teaching and thank you for making my goals a reality.

By Naosher M

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Nov 27, 2020

This course has helped me learn the basic concept of Data Science. I am greatful.

By Vinod J

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Oct 19, 2020

A good foundation for anyone wanting to get a basic understanding of data science

By Gordian R K

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Oct 14, 2020

The conversations and stories told by the veteran data scientists are invaluable.

By Angel C

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Aug 22, 2020

Excellent, very completed course and a must-do for everyone learning data science

By raushan j

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Aug 19, 2020

It is a great foundation course for the better understanding of the field itself.

By Oki I

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Jul 15, 2020

I'm so enjoy able about the course, it makes motivate me to become data scientist

By Dipak G

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Jul 8, 2020

Great videos, great people and teachers and a great blend of quiz and assignments

By Ashwini K

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Jun 28, 2020

Superb Course by IBM. Thanks so much, Coursera for providing such online courses.

By Felipe C

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Jun 27, 2020

Complete introduction to Data Science with an interesting business oriented view.

By Mai N C

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Jun 22, 2020

I really like the video lessons, a compact and powerful way to deliver knowledge.

By Aditya T

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Jun 10, 2020

its a good course for all data science student who have interested in this field.

By Yeshwanth S

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May 11, 2020

I can say more than excellent, perfect course to start Data science as a carrier.

By Jincy J

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May 11, 2020

very useful course for a beginner to get idea of data science and why it is used.

By Prabhash S

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May 6, 2020

Th9is course has very helpful motivation for beginners from any field, any level.

By Veera P

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Apr 28, 2020

Thanks to coursera for giving me this wonderful opportunity to gain my knowledge.

By Rohit R N

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Apr 23, 2020

Really liked the course, a good beginning for someone interested in data science

By Yatan U

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Apr 23, 2020

Clear and to the point information. Not tedious in work load. Easy to understand.

By Nestor G

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Apr 18, 2020

This introductory session gave me a good starting foundation for further studies.

By Sougatamoy B

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Apr 16, 2020

Great and easily understandable concepts. Found very helpful to go from scratch.

By Abdelrahman S

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Apr 8, 2020

Great course for new people seeking to enter in Data Science field, recommend it.

By Elizabeth G R

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Mar 17, 2020

It was very helpful and interesting, also the course was very easy to understand.

By Saima H

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Feb 2, 2020

easy to navigate and good information flow, perfect for beginners in Data science

By Jinjin X

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Jan 19, 2020

It is a very good course to help you build fundamebtal knowledge of Data science.

By Chaitanya A T

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Jan 3, 2020

This course is very helpful when you started learning the basics of data science.