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 Luis H C G

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Jul 29, 2020

Excelent course

By Mamoon A

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Jun 23, 2020

xcellent Course

By Akash D

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Jun 15, 2020

Ossam and good.

By Benedict S

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Jun 12, 2020

very insightful

By Patricia K

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May 26, 2020

easy to follow.

By Rupak K R D

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May 16, 2020

Good Experience

By ARIJIT K

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Apr 28, 2020

good to have it

By Anukriti S

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Apr 21, 2020

great kickstart

By Azim M A A

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Apr 12, 2020

Neat Work Guys!

By Nethmina S

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Mar 4, 2020

well explained.

By PATTAPU H R R

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Feb 18, 2020

good experience

By 陳維昭（Marx C

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Feb 13, 2020

對於不清楚資料科學的人很有幫助

By Diego L

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Feb 11, 2020

It was awesome!

By Steven S

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Jan 23, 2020

Awesome program

By Prasadreddy B

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Jan 5, 2020

very intractive

By NOUR-EDDINE Z

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Dec 30, 2019

Good definition

By ezekiel M

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Oct 13, 2019

I learned a lot

By Pulkeshin s

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Oct 13, 2019

Thanks Coursera

By Alvaro O S

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Oct 8, 2019

Excelent review

By JENEETA

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Sep 28, 2019

very intresting

By Henry T W J

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Sep 10, 2019

Great starting!

By Sonali s

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Aug 25, 2019

It is excellent

By CHANCHAL S

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Jul 31, 2019

Awesome content

By Zain S

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Jul 8, 2019

Very elementary