摘要：According to the relevant data in Jiangsu Province during the period 2000-2005, this article conducts comparative analysis of the course of rural urbanization and urban modernization using factor analysis method and principal component analysis method. The results show that the factors influencing the course of rural urbanization and urban modernization in Jiangsu Province can be summarized as 3 common factors (economic urbanization, social urbanization, urbanization of life quality and environment); economic urbanization is still the main factor influencing the course of rural urbanization and urban modernization; social urbanization, urbanization of life quality and environment also have great impact on the course of rural urbanization and urban modernization. Finally this article draws the conclusion that the difference between rural urbanization and urban modernization in Jiangsu Province will be gradually reduced, and Jiangsu Province should achieve balanced development in urban and rural areas.
关键词：Urbanization;Factor analysis;Principal component analysis;Jiangsu Province
