The analysis of implementation of research based learning implementation in developing the students' creative thinking skill in solving dominating set problem

Study aims to understand the effectiveness of research-based learning in improving learning outcomes of the students in dominating set problem. This research used a triangulation method, namely the combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. A quantitative method was performed by using a test and a qualitative employed was conducted by using questionnaires and an interview. The collected data were analyzed using a t-test. The results of t-test indicate the sig. (2-tailed) of independent samples t-test of pretest is 0.145 (p>0.05). Thus, it is not significant. It implies the two classes are homogeneous in term of student achievement test. The data analysis of independent sample-test of post-test the sig. (2-tailed) is 0.00 (p>0.05), therefore, is significant. It implies the student achievement tests of two classes are difference after the implementation of RBL. It shows that the students' achievement results in the experimental class are better than the control class. The implementation of RBL is proven effective in improving students' learning achievement and students' creative thinking skill.