Surveys, content analysis, or observation - quantitative methods are a central tool of empirical social research. Nicole Burzan presents these methods with many illustrative examples. At the same time, she places them within the research process, from the operationalization of the topic to case selection, data collection, and data analysis. This provides readers with an overview of social research methods and enables them to critically question the findings of empirical studies. A book for undergraduate students who do not want to read thick tomes but still want to know everything important about quantitative social research.