Table 4 Markov chain transition matrix probability distribution for Heilongjiang’s HQAD levels.

From: Spatial disparities and dynamics in the high quality agricultural development in Heilongjiang Province of China

Development level

Level I

Level II

Level III

Level IV

Level I

0.200

0.800

0.000

0.000

Level II

0.092

0.800

0.062

0.046

Level III

0.037

0.185

0.778

0.000

Level IV

0.058

0.059

0.118

0.765