The arguments in a method call are often referred to as . The variables in the method declaration that accept the values from the actual parameters are .

The arguments in a method call are often referred to as actual parameters. The variables in the method declaration that accept the values from the actual parameters are formal parameters.

Explanation:

Method is a small piece of program that is used to solve the particular problem. The problem may be repeat at multiple instances, so a method is written and call it on multiple places where it needed.

There are two different types of parameters used in methods. Actual parameters and formal parameters. Actual parameters are those, that are used in method call contain actual values that need to processed through method. Formal parameters are used for the purpose of declaration and accept the values that contains by actual parameters at the time of method call.