The phrase "allowed us to ascertain" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the ability to determine or discover information as a result of a certain action or condition.
Example: "The new data collection methods allowed us to ascertain the effectiveness of the program more accurately."
Alternatives: "enabled us to determine" or "permitted us to find out."
The use of SECM in the scanning operation mode allowed us to ascertain that the bismuth deposits were uniformly distributed across the whole surface of the glassy carbon substrate electrode.
Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectra of copolymers allowed us to ascertain that they were hydroxyl and carboxyl chain-end terminated.
These samples allowed us to ascertain when only chemical or isotopic changes are occurring, or when both chemical and isotopic changes are occurring.
The model was deployed on 5798 genes and our approach allowed us to ascertain the most relevant genes above an estimated background.
In addition, comparing the codes applied to each definition provided by a single textbook allowed us to ascertain if evolution was defined consistently within a textbook.
This longitudinal approach allowed us to ascertain whether or not DRD4 has a general effect on the diagnosed (n = 49) or continuously distributed hyperactivity phenotype, and related personality traits.
Here we investigated an ex vivo perfused small intestine model that allows us to ascertain the influence of pharmaceuticals upon the gut.
Eklund's work is essential because it allows us to ascertain the scientific validity of fMRI – in other words, how much we can be sure that we're measured what we think we're measuring.
Further data collection is required for different nozzle geometries and liquid column heights in order to verify the relative impacts of electrostatic and flow forces, and would allow us to ascertain if electrostatic potential is a feasible manipulated variable for controlling this system.
Monitoring toxic substances in biological samples should allow us to ascertain their levels in vulnerable groups, assess their evolution over time, make comparisons with levels observed in other countries, identify groups at risk or with high toxic levels and promote research.
