In view of problemoriented 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 “digital”, “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”
