Purpose of Dataset Scope Definition
This page defines the scope and applicability of the residential listing dataset used for Dar es Salaam. Its purpose is to establish clear interpretive boundaries and to prevent the dataset from being used to support conclusions it is structurally incapable of sustaining.
What the Dataset Represents
The dataset represents a visibility layer composed of residential listings that were publicly observable on selected platforms at a specific snapshot in time. It captures how residential assets are presented, categorized, and disclosed within visible listing environments.
What the Dataset Does Not Represent
The dataset does not represent the full residential housing stock, occupancy levels, transaction activity, or housing conditions. Unlisted properties, informal housing, and assets outside platform ecosystems are structurally excluded.
Temporal and Structural Constraints
As a snapshot-based collection, the dataset reflects publication status at a single moment rather than continuity or change over time. Listing appearance or absence should not be interpreted as persistence, turnover, or structural movement within the residential environment.
Applicability Boundaries
The dataset is applicable for understanding documentation structure, classification behavior, and visibility patterns only. It is not applicable for empirical analysis, comparative evaluation, or inference about residential outcomes.