According to the relevant data in the years 1990, 2000 and 2008, principal component analysis method is used to select a total of 36 indices to construct the comprehensive evaluation index system reflecting the regional development differences from the three aspects of the regional economic development, the social development and the resource and environment development. Development differences among a total of 16 cities in Shandong Province are comprehensively analyzed. Result shows that in the years1990-2008, the comprehensive scores of Qingdao and Jinan are the highest in Shandong Province. Comprehensive scores and ranks of Weihai, Yantai and Dongying are steadily improved. Zibo and Zaozhuang Cities show a downward trend in the comprehensive scores and... |