State databases offer researchers the opportunity to conduct research using data collected by states. These databases contain financial, demographic, and accountability data. Accessing and acquiring data from these repositories, though, can offer challenges to scholars interested in conducting research. This brief describes the type of data collected by states, how to acquire this data, and includes potential limitations when using this data. Special consideration is given to concerns regarding acquiring state information on smaller populations of students, especially students identified as gifted and talented.

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使用国家数据进行资优教育领域的研究

州数据库为研究人员提供了使用州收集的数据进行研究的机会。这些数据库包含财务、人口统计和问责数据。但是，从这些存储库访问和获取数据可能会给有兴趣进行研究的学者带来挑战。本简介描述了各州收集的数据类型、如何获取此数据，并包括使用此数据时的潜在限制。特别考虑了有关获取关于少数学生的州信息的问题，尤其是被认定为有天赋和才华的学生。