The Effectiveness of Science Learning Research Skills: A Meta-Analysis Study

Ipin Aripin (Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Majalengka)
Topik Hidayat (Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Nuryani Rustaman (Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Riandi Riandi (Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)

Scientiae Educatia: Jurnal Pendidikan Sains
Vol 10, No 1 (2021): June 2021

Research skills are our ability to find and answer a question or solve a problem. This study aimed to identify methods in the science learning of research skills. Meta-analysis study used PRISMA(Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses) method. The stages of the research method include: determining criteria and literature search techniques, conducting literature analysis, coding, and data analysis. Jeffreys's Amazing Statistics Program (JASP) version 0.14.1 was used as a data analysis tool. A total of (n=16) articles were taken from Indonesia and overseas being analyzed. Research findings showed that learning through research skills gave effect around 0.63 (medium). The Inquiry method was the most effective and used in learning through research skills. Based on the research findings above,  it can be concluded that there were ten effective methods in learning through research skills. The inquiry method could be recommended in the learning through research skills in the schools and college level.