Purpose of Documenting Dataset Origin
This page documents the origin and construction of the residential listing dataset used for Addis Ababa. Its purpose is to explain how the dataset comes into existence and to define the structural constraints that arise from its method of assembly.
The dataset is presented as a visibility layer rather than as a representation of residential stock, transactions, or market conditions.
Source of Residential Information
The dataset is derived from residential property listings published on selected digital platforms. These platforms act as intermediaries that expose certain residential offerings according to their own participation rules, data formats, and publication practices.
Inclusion in the dataset depends entirely on whether a property was listed and visible through these platforms at the time of data capture.
Snapshot-Based Construction
The dataset is constructed as a point-in-time snapshot. It reflects what was observable during a specific capture window and does not incorporate historical persistence, future availability, or longitudinal change.
Listings may appear or disappear independently of any change in underlying residential conditions, making the dataset inherently time-bound.
Structural Constraints of Assembly
The dataset does not verify listing accuracy, completeness, or consistency. Attributes are recorded as presented by platforms or listing agents and are not reconciled against external registries or ground truth sources.
As a result, the dataset must be read as a structured record of exposure rather than as a validated inventory of residential property.