Research activities refer to any actions or tasks that are undertaken with an aim to gather information, data or knowledge about a particular topic, issue or problem. These activities can involve various methods such as conducting surveys, experiments, observations and analyzing existing literature among others. The main goal of research activities is to contribute towards the advancement of knowledge in a specific field by providing new insights, discoveries and solutions to problems. Researchers engage in these activities to expand their understanding of an issue or topic, test hypotheses, develop theories, and make informed decisions based on evidence-based findings.