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

Sep 9, 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 shivanee s

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May 11, 2022

This was really helpful for me to understand that what is data science and how it works

By Junior E

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Apr 2, 2022

This course is great a lot of to learn, i will encourage everyone to get a certificate.

By Anitha M

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Dec 23, 2021

Detailed explanation with real time examples and applications,Worth the time n penny!!!

By George C

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Aug 18, 2021

It's a great introduction to Data Science for those who have no knowledge of this field

By Kenneth S H

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May 3, 2021

This was a clear course to understand my path into this professional field. I loved it.

By Herick M

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Nov 29, 2020

Thank you for teach about data science, big data, data mining, applications.. thank you

By M A R

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Oct 28, 2020

A very informative course. It covers all the basic topics in the field of Data Science.

By Ayman T

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Oct 14, 2020

Thank you IBM for this great introduction, and I hope the rest be as helpful as this :)

By Eliza G

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Sep 16, 2020

It is a very informative course with full of industry insiders' experience in contents.

By Md. F R L

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Jul 3, 2020

Great Course. Teaches the basic knowledge of Learning Data Science and it's application

By anish k

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Jun 24, 2020

finest course to get interacted with before initiating course for better understanding.

By Rishi S

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Jun 16, 2020

Very good course and well organized...loved it gives me a lot of information and ideas.

By Diana S

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Jun 13, 2020

Very good introduction to understand the Data Science envirollment and its importance!.

By Renzo D

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May 21, 2020

Awesome video presentations. So easy to understand and materials are great. Thanks IBM!

By Megan L

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Apr 28, 2020

Great introduction to data science, I will continue with the rest of the specialisation

By Mehul j

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Apr 14, 2020

good course for gaining the optimum knowledge about what the data science stands for...

By pratik n

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Apr 5, 2020

yeah I highly recommend this course to everyone who wants to do career in data science.

By Trang H L

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Apr 5, 2020

Very helpful course for someone who is just getting to know the basics of Data Science!

By Sangram P

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Mar 30, 2020

Excellent designed for new to Data Science . Very simple language and nice explanation.

By Yunkyung Y

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Mar 29, 2020

Learned what data science is ! Learned a lot, but would like to know how to apply them!

By Hassan A

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Mar 27, 2020

It was amazing journey of learning. Specially the valuable words of Sir Murtaza Haider.

By Dale T

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Mar 26, 2020

Thank you so much for to Coursera for offering the platform in order to do this course.

By Varish R

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Feb 21, 2020

Good experience with Data science and many more related to Data science ...Good journey

By Matheus S

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Jan 15, 2020

Good introduction to what data science is about, how to get in, things to keep in mind!

By Harshit R

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Dec 24, 2019

It is easy to understand and contains training videos from experienced data scientists.