数字鸿沟的测算标准探析

Research on Measurement Standard of Digital Divide

鉴于数字鸿沟研究从一开始就具有典型的问题导向特征,因此在选择和构建数字鸿沟测算方法时应更多地考虑它的适用性。一般来讲,选择和构建一种测算方法时应做到以下几点:其一,这种方法体现了数字鸿沟的四个质的规定性——数字化、差距、比较、扩散与应用;其二,这种方法能清楚地回答关于数字鸿沟的三类问题——现状、趋势、对策;其三,这种方法符合三个基本原则——理论通用、内涵直观、数据完整。

In view of problem-oriented character of research on digital divide, applicability of the method should be paid more attention to when we choose and design measurement method. Generally, points as follows should be considered. First, this method can reflect the qualitative provisions of the digital divide, which include ＂dig- ital＂, ＂divide＂, ＂comparative＂, ＂diffusion＂, ＂application＂ . Second, it can respond explicitly such question on digital divide, which include ＂status quo＂, ＂trend＂ and ＂countermeasure＂ . Third, the method should accord to three basic principles, which include ＂universal theory＂, ＂explicit connotation＂ and ＂complete data＂ .