FUNDAMENTALS OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN THE SPHERE OF HOUSING AND UTILITIES
The article presents an analysis of the scientific research methodology in the field of housing and communal services. To date, a variety of methods have been developed and are actively used. Their number and variety are sufficient to conduct research at the required level. Each method is characterized by its peculiarity, which ultimately determines the scope of its application. This article reviews evaluative studies. If we consider them from the point of view of the format, then such studies belong to the category of interdisciplinary, since they use methods that are traditional for various scientific fields, including sociology, economics and even political science.