method vs strategy

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. 

strategy

noun
  • A plan of action intended to accomplish a specific goal. 

  • The science and art of military command as applied to the overall planning and conduct of warfare. 

  • The act of strategizing; the development of effective strategies. 

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