Provide a 3-paragraph analysis and evaluation of your assigned articles 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.

Provide a 3-paragraph analysis and evaluation of your assigned article (Article B: Policeman or Friend?) 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.To prepare for this Discussion:Review the assigned article, Article B: Policeman or Friend?Review the other uploaded article: "A Typology of Research Purposes and Its Relationship to Mixed Methods."Review the uploaded annotated journal article "Developing Long-Term Physical Activity Participation: A Grounded Theory Study With African American Women," which is annotated to reveal the how an introduction and purpose statement function.Look to the Introduction Checklist and Purpose Statement Checklist for more guidance in analyzing and evaluating the introduction and purpose statement in your assigned article.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.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.