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 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

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 Ankita B

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Dec 15, 2019

Its very helpful for the home maker person. Am appreciated the study in coursera.

By Wilfred D

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Dec 6, 2019

This course gave me more impetus and clarity in building a career in Data Science

By Divyansh G

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Sep 11, 2019

A good course for a beginner to know the power ,scope and future of data science.

By Ankit S

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Sep 9, 2019

Thanks to the respected instructors to teach me the fundamentals of Data Science.

By Alex P

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Jun 6, 2019

Muy buen curso introductorio para entendere los conceptos basicos de data science

By Abhishek S

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May 31, 2019

I love each minute of this course. It gives a great introduction to data science.

By Diego H

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Feb 27, 2019

It is very interesting, about experiences some other professionals of data, tools

By Dmytro S

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Jan 26, 2019

"Boom!" - that's the sound of me rocket-launching my knowledge in data science :D

By Enrique M P

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Dec 13, 2018

In this course you will get the basic to learn what is Data science (Level basic)

By Luis H

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Nov 21, 2018

Great way to get started in Data Science, and to help others with their learning.

By Daniel S

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Oct 18, 2018

Fascinated with Murtaza Haider and Norman White. I love the format of the course.

By Eleni K

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Oct 13, 2018

What is Data Science Course is a great introduction in becoming a data scientist.

By Ssentumbwe E

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Oct 11, 2018

I was looking for a deeper meaning other than just code and stuff and this it it.

By Francisco R

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Sep 12, 2018

This is course gives a good and simple insight about the subject of Data Science.

By Jawad H

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Jan 7, 2025

Specially Dr Murtaza Haider is mainly clear all my points related to this field.

By Ricardo H M

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Dec 4, 2024

Muy productivo para entender que es la ciencia de datos y un científico de datos

By Chau N Q

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Oct 23, 2024

Perfect! i really like this course. This course help me a lot about Data Science

By Makarena C J

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Oct 17, 2024

Es un curso introductorio muy completo para iniciar en el mundo del Data Science

By Ганна Б

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Aug 20, 2024

мені особисто курс сподобався. Все досить зрозуміло і гарно викладений матеріал.

By Prakhar A

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Apr 11, 2024

It was very informative course. I am beginner so I get to know various concepts.

By Mukesh K

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Mar 2, 2024

Excellent way to explain Data science and conducting exam. I really appreciated.

By TUSHAR A

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Jan 15, 2024

Great Learning Experience. Thanks, IBM and Coursera for this informative course.

By Leonardo B S

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Dec 12, 2023

The explanation about Data Science was clear and objective, I highly recommend.

By marcus g

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Oct 12, 2023

Great introduction to what Data Science is and what jobs in the field may entail

By Muhammad Z

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Jul 27, 2023

very good introductory course for beginners who know nothing about data science.