What can quantitative research methods be used for in social work? Which survey methods are suitable when? How is the arithmetic mean to be calculated? How does a bivariate data analysis work? What is a multiple linear regression? By means of simple and interesting application examples from different fields of activity, research methods and procedures are illustrated and linked with analysis methods. In addition to statistical basics and their application using relevant data analysis software (SPSS), Dirk Hofäcker and Mojgan Stegl use numerous examples to show possibilities of transferring them to other practical contexts. In this book, students will find independent solutions and suggestions for quantitative methodical procedures in addition to a well-founded, practice-oriented introduction to quantitative methodical procedures empirical work.