Based on an analysis of the member homogeneity in the transformation and development of cooperatives,a complex system including 6 indexes of resource endowment was put forward.Next a quantitative method of measuring the member heterogeneity is adopted.Then based on the survey data of a cooperative in Yuanling County,a quantitative measurement method is carried out on the average index,composite index and composite index of membership heterogeneity.The results show significant differences in the members of the same cooperative.However,the hetero...