Credibility Framework

Data Methodology

Comprehensive documentation of how The Public Lyceum collects, analyzes, and presents housing and economic data.

Research Standards

Data Collection

  • Public records requests and filings
  • U.S. Census Bureau and Federal Reserve data
  • State and county court records
  • Property records and Register of Deeds data
  • Industry databases and market reports

Data Analysis

  • Statistical analysis using established methods
  • Cross-referencing multiple data sources
  • Trend identification and verification
  • Outlier examination and explanation
  • Limitation acknowledgment

Quality Assurance

  • Internal editorial review process
  • Fact-checking against primary sources
  • Peer review for major reports
  • Methodology documentation
  • Error correction protocols

Transparency

  • Full disclosure of data sources
  • Methodology documentation published
  • Known limitations stated explicitly
  • Update history maintained
  • Raw data available upon request

Primary Data Sources

U.S. Census Bureau

American Community Survey, Housing Vacancies and Homeownership, Current Population Survey

Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Interest rates, housing price indices, employment data, economic indicators

State Court Records

Eviction filings, foreclosure proceedings, court docket information

County Register of Deeds

Property transfers, mortgage filings, deed records, lien information

Industry Databases

Multiple Listing Service data, property valuation services, rental market trackers