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

Mar 7, 2024

I learned a lot but that might not be a good indicator as I didn't know much about Data Science in the first place. It just fueled my need to know more about the subject so on my side, it's a winner.

Aug 27, 2019

This section of the course is decidedly an orientation and not so much an introduction. It leaves more to the student to wonder, which perhaps is intended to encourage students and not to hammer them.

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By Akin A

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Jun 25, 2019

Great intro to the world of data science! Can't wait to complete the series

By Deepraj K

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Jun 24, 2019

Good intro. Touches on all introductory concepts at just the right amount.

By Tryambak G

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Jun 17, 2019

Great course to get the basic understanding of data science, Thank you IBM!

By Wint T A

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Jun 11, 2019

It really interesting and we can study easily by online. Thank you Coursera

By Lisa B

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May 21, 2019

Great overview of data science and what a data science career could entail.

By Hatim M

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Apr 6, 2019

Excellent introduction to data science, Murtaza Haider did a brilliant job.

By Esteban Z

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Feb 14, 2019

Great introductory course to Data Science, its techniques and applications.

By Charles O

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Feb 11, 2019

I have enjoyed this course- a good introduction to data science. well done.

By Lim K C

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Dec 31, 2018

Interesting introductions that bring out my interest to learn Data Science!

By Devaksh B

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Dec 13, 2025

Good for beginners, need to have patience while going through this course!

By Pedro P G

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Jul 28, 2025

very interesting data contained her if you know what i mean. (*wink, wink)

By Muhammad R R

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Jul 4, 2025

Very informative and practical knowledge is delivered through this course.

By Saiful I R

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Feb 19, 2025

Excellent course, I have learned lot of things about what is Data Science.

By Dhananjay G

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Aug 11, 2024

This course beautifully explains the introductory part of the Data Science

By Oscar J C G

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Jul 22, 2024

Excelente curso para irse intruduciendo en el muno de la ciencia de datos.

By Lionel C

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Feb 12, 2024

Excellently explained looking forward to the other 9 courses in the series

By Majadibodu O B

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Dec 6, 2023

The course was clear and easy to follow, and I could learn at my own pace.

By Shubham G P

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Nov 23, 2023

Good foundational courses required for someone entering in a data science.

By Savin S V

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Nov 21, 2023

Really good overview on data science and the skills needed for transition.

By ali r

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Sep 1, 2023

A good initiative and motivation for beginners to become a data scientist.

By srujan I a

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Oct 4, 2022

A great introduction to what data science is and what data scientists do.

By Muhammad H E

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Aug 23, 2022

Just want to get motivated and start data science as my profession. Got it

By Anjali C

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Jul 22, 2022

its good I learnt about data science that I didnt know much earlier.thanks

By Nithya S

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May 14, 2022

An Excellent introduction to Data Science for beginners. Good assignments

By Cesar A

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Mar 12, 2022

Excelente curso, conceptos muy claros y explicados de manera muy practica.