method vs recourse

method

noun
  • A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process). 

  • A technique for acting based on the ideas articulated by Konstantin Stanislavski and focusing on authentically experiencing the inner life of the character being portrayed. 

  • A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object. 

  • Marijuana. 

verb
  • To apply particular treatment methods to (a mold). 

  • To apply a method to. 

recourse

noun
  • The act of seeking assistance or advice. 

  • The use of (someone or something) as a source of help in a difficult situation. 

How often have the words method and recourse occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )