The phrase "a study was devised" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing the creation or design of a study or research project.
Example: "In order to explore the effects of sleep on cognitive performance, a study was devised that involved both qualitative and quantitative methods."
Alternatives: "a study was created" or "a study was designed".
A case study was devised to apply and test the conceptual model phase of the proposed model.
To fully assess the performance of these methods a simulation study was devised.
A research study was devised to acquire data on the pandemic and investigate the capacity for general practice to respond to the high demand for health care during the period.
First, a practical case study was devised to be able to perform simulations for estimation of expected hydrogen yield.
The study was devised following a noticeable increase in allergies during a period of low airborne allergens (e.g. pollen) following the 2001 and 2002 03 eruptions.
Hence, this study was devised to develop a preliminary Bim strength criterion, a generalized conceptual empirical approach for predicting the overall strength of unwelded bimrocks and bimsoils.
The present study was devised using a single pooled CSF sample that was further divided into 12 aliquots.
The present study was devised to assess a possible difference in sleep disorders of patients on hemodialysis needing parathyroidectomy and those in whom medical therapy controlled hyperparathyroidism.
Thus, the present study was devised to identify an alternative method of vector control, as no other immediate options were available.
Ethical approval was gained from Southampton and South West Hampshire Research Ethics Committee B. As described elsewhere [ 10], the study was devised in collaboration with CIS'ters (a national charity supporting women who were sexually abused, raped and/or sexually exploited as girls by a member of their immediate or extended family), health care professionals and a local Rape Crisis Centre.
