Analyze the interconnected elements of a research study, now turning to the introduction and purpose statement.

To prepare for this Discussion:

1. Identify the purpose for research in your article according to the nine purposes of research found in "A Typology of Research Purposes and Its Relationship to Mixed Methods." It is possible that your assigned article may have more than one purpose.

2. Assess and evaluate the introductions and purpose statements. As part of the evaluation, be sure to describe how well the introduction achieves its purpose and, if applicable, include suggestions for improvement.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post a 3-paragraph analysis and evaluation of your assigned article's introduction and purpose statement. Be sure to include which one (or more, if applicable) of the nine purposes for research from "A Typology of Research Purposes and Its Relationship to Mixed Methods" your assigned article represents. Then, in a final paragraph, ask any questions you may have about introductions and purpose statements. NOTE: Focus and write on your assigned article "Developement of Telephone Based Intervention of Support Persons to Help Smokers Quit".

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the reading(s) and/or media segment(s) and use APA format.