"determine a method" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You would typically use it in a sentence when talking about finding a suitable solution to a problem or task. For example: "The team had to determine a method to improve their sales figures."
After figuring out the spear point, they had to determine a method for attaching it to the wooden shaft.
Various studies are underway to understand the movement of water in the honeycomb core as well as to determine a method of removing the water.
To determine a method for the early diagnosis of candidiasis in non-neutropenic critically ill patients in order to reduce mortality.
The aim of this paper is to determine a method for accurately predicting the onset of mode III delamination in multi-layered structures.
This research-based argument calls to action longitudinal studies by universities to determine a method in which to measure the effectivity of a music program to affirm its credibility in the curriculum, as well as stress both the intellectual and creative benefits that derive from such an education.
Due to the difficult conditions at a construction site, it was necessary to find an acceptable method to enlarge trusses of the big top, also to determine a method and sequence of erection of completed trusses with optimal application of erection crane's weight and high-altitude characteristics.
Having determined a method for calculating the steady-state network period and phase, we now determine how these quantities depend on various network parameters.
Fuderer said the Alabama-based contractor performing the cleanup hasn't determined a method of disposal for explosives.
The main problem encountered in studies of cells from solid tissue has always been determining a method to separate the cells of interest from the organ.
In these cases, we were not able to determine a superior method that outperformed the others.
A method to determine a streamlined die shape is proposed.
