Trial and error is a primitive method of solving problems.

"A more highly developed form of life would hardly need to use such primitive methods," he pointed out.

The last of the three had the most experience but the least expertise, and the most primitive methods.

How lucky we are to have evolved beyond these random and primitive methods.

With primitive methods and knowledge this is about the best that one can do.

I could see the primitive method; that didn't stop it from being effective.

Friction is the most commonly used primitive method for making fire.

He'd tried chivalry, and if that didn't work, he would fall back on more primitive methods.

The Baron found the technique a primitive but effective method of increasing fear.

The link between these primitive methods and modern techniques is the emphasis upon working with the body.