利用指标体系对法治水平进行测量是法治研究中的一个新兴领域。在设定指标体系的过程中,研究者往往会面临抽象概念的概念化、测量方法以及指标体系功能导向等三个方面存在的问题。这些问题的背后是三组存在一定冲突性的指标体系功能预期,包括指标的全面性与代表性、数据的主观性与客观性以及指标导向性与信度。在指标体系的具体设计过程中,研究者一方面需要对其功能预期有清晰的认识,另一方面需要借助一些方法来避免或减少上述问题。 The use of index system to measure the level of the rule of law is an emerging field of law research. In setting the index system, researchers often face the problems of conceptualization of abstract concepts, measurement methods, and functional orientation of the index system. Behind these problems are the functional expectations of three groups of conflicting indicators, including the comprehensiveness and representativeness of indicators, the subjectivity and objectivity of data, and the guidance and reliability of indicators. In the specific design process of index system, researchers need to have a clear understanding of their functional expectation on the one hand, and on the other hand, some methods are needed to avoid or reduce the above problems.