Purpose of This Methodological Overview
This article defines the methodological framework that governs all Lagos residential content. Its purpose is to clarify how information is assembled, structured, and constrained, ensuring that subsequent materials are read within clearly defined limits rather than as analytical or decision-support tools.
Descriptive Rather Than Analytical Design
The methodology applied to Lagos residential coverage is descriptive in nature. It explains how residential information appears, how it is grouped, and how it is referenced, without evaluating conditions, identifying patterns, or drawing conclusions. Methodology here establishes boundaries, not insights.
Reliance on Listing-Based Visibility
All residential references are grounded in listing-based visibility derived from platform-published residential offerings. This visibility reflects publication practices at a specific point in time and does not represent residential stock, ownership structures, occupancy, or transactional outcomes.
Scope Inclusions and Exclusions
The methodological scope includes only what is observable within selected listing platforms at the snapshot moment. It explicitly excludes unlisted residential assets, informal housing segments, off-platform arrangements, and any form of verification beyond published attributes.
Non-Representativeness as a Core Principle
Non-representativeness is a foundational principle of this methodology. The dataset cannot be extrapolated to city-wide residential conditions, distributions, or systemic characteristics. Any such extrapolation exceeds methodological validity.
Methodological Authority and Limits
This overview establishes methodological authority by defining limits. It does not instruct action, recommend interpretation, or justify inference. Its function is to constrain how Lagos residential information may be used and understood.