Purpose of Interpretive Constraints
This article defines the interpretive constraints that apply to all methodological use of Lagos residential content. Its purpose is to establish non-negotiable boundaries on how listing-based information may be read, referenced, and contextualized, without extending into analysis or inference.
Methodology as a Descriptive Framework
The methodology underlying Lagos residential coverage is descriptive in nature. It explains how information is collected, structured, and presented, but it does not function as an analytical model. Methodological explanation does not validate conclusions about residential behavior, outcomes, or conditions.
Limits on Inference
Listing-based residential materials do not support inference regarding demand, supply, balance, intensity, value, or performance. Methodological transparency clarifies data origins and structure, but it does not convert visibility into evidence of underlying residential realities.
Non-Representativeness as a Binding Constraint
Non-representativeness is a binding constraint, not a caveat. The dataset cannot be extrapolated to population-level residential stock, geographic coverage, or systemic patterns. Any attempt to generalize beyond visible listings exceeds methodological validity.
Prohibition of Comparative and Evaluative Use
The methodology does not permit ranking, prioritization, scoring, or evaluative comparison between districts, submarkets, or spatial zones. Structural explanation exists to prevent such use, not to enable it.
Methodological Finality
These interpretive constraints are definitive. They apply uniformly across all Lagos residential content and override contextual temptation to infer meaning, direction, or significance. Methodology here serves to limit interpretation, not to justify action.