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.

May 28, 2025

This was a good introduction to the field of Data Science. Although I am familiar with the domain, the course offered fresh insights, especially from industry experts and newly minted data scientists

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By Aschalew M

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Aug 24, 2021

thank you very much

By YASH B

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Aug 16, 2021

It was informative

By Ruth E

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Jul 2, 2021

Muy bien explicado!

By Kumbirai T C

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Mar 21, 2021

An excellent course

By Sibarpita C M

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Feb 17, 2021

Quite good learning

By Bryan R '

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Feb 3, 2021

Great Crash Course!

By lakshay a

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Jan 22, 2021

Very well explained

By Nicholas C

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Oct 27, 2020

Great intro course.

By Christopher L

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Oct 9, 2020

Great introduction!

By Devanshu J

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Sep 29, 2020

Very helpful Course

By Ajinkya K

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Sep 15, 2020

High-quality stuff.

By Bruce K

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Aug 30, 2020

Great Intro Course!

By Maria d L F

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Aug 4, 2020

Great in every way!

By Arun B

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Aug 2, 2020

it was very useful.

By sazd 2

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Jul 24, 2020

I had fun learning!

By Akshoy U

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Jul 10, 2020

Just superb feeling

By Abdullah A

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Jul 6, 2020

It was so great 👍

By niyanta b

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Jun 16, 2020

Good learning curve

By baishali j

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Jun 8, 2020

I loved this course

By sree h s

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May 28, 2020

it was very nice !!

By elmer e

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May 26, 2020

Excellent Course!!!

By Nayan A

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May 26, 2020

Very nice Course 👌

By KESHAV K

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May 23, 2020

thankyou coursera..

By Gaurav K

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May 15, 2020

Its awesome journey

By Bhavesh S

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May 10, 2020

excellent work done