Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigSuggestions(5)
The phrase "a previous study found" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referencing findings or conclusions from an earlier research work in academic or scientific writing.
Example: "A previous study found that regular exercise significantly improves mental health outcomes among adults."
Alternatives: "an earlier study revealed" or "a prior study indicated".
Exact(60)
A previous study found a high correlation between deforestation and road networks, with almost all logging taking place within 25km of roads.
A previous study found similar metabolic suppression in people who had lost weight and kept it off for up to six years.
A previous study found a good correlation between trans-diaphragmatic pressure-time product and DTF [12].
A previous study found that the "seet" call indicates the presence of predators flying overhead.
A previous study found that the BPH-resistance effect of Bph15 was higher than that of Bph14.
Moreover, a previous study found congeneric Diplonychus rusticus to prey on small fish under natural conditions (Hazarika and Goswami 2012).
A previous study found that the force released by "relaxed" elastomeric ligatures was higher than the new [12].
A previous study found that emissions of mercury to the atmosphere (light and dark gray) peaked in 1890.
CT scans from a previous study found that the Gebelein Man died from a stab wound to his back when he was approximately 20 years old.
A previous study found a correlation between population age and parasite richness [23].
A previous study found that the compound does not affect the voltage dependency of SPWs in field CA1 [15].
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com