Parameters: Passed into a method. | Local variables: Declared inside a method.

Overloading: Same name, different parameters. | Overriding: Same name and parameters, different implementation (in inheritance).

Pass-by-value: A copy of the value is passed. | Pass-by-reference: The memory address of the variable is passed (Java uses pass-by-value).

Arguments: The actual values passed to a method when it is called. | Parameters: Variables in the method definition that receive the arguments.

Formal Parameters: Declared in the method signature. | Actual Parameters: The values passed during the method call.

Instance Methods: Belong to an instance of a class, can access instance variables. | Static Methods: Belong to the class itself, can only access static variables.

Primitive Parameters: Pass-by-value, changes inside the method do not affect the original variable. | Reference Parameters: Pass-by-value (of the reference), changes inside the method can affect the original object.

Multiple Parameters: Simple data types passed individually. | Single Object Parameter: Complex data types grouped into a single object, easier to manage related data.

Void Methods: Do not return a value, perform actions. | Methods with Return Value: Return a value after execution, can be used in expressions.

Parameters: Scope is limited to the method, promotes modularity. | Global Variables: Scope is the entire program, can lead to unintended side effects.

They allow methods to be flexible and perform different actions based on input.

The order must match the order defined in the method signature when calling the method.

A compile-time error occurs because the method signature doesn't match the call.

It allows you to use the same method name for different operations based on the input parameters.

Increased code reusability, flexibility, and modularity.

Parameters are variables in the method definition, while arguments are the actual values passed to these parameters when the method is called.

Parameters allow methods to be more versatile, reducing code duplication and making programs easier to maintain.

Java uses pass-by-value. This means that a copy of the variable's value is passed to the method. Changes to the parameter inside the method do not affect the original variable outside the method.

Using different data types ensures that the method receives the correct type of data it expects, preventing errors and ensuring proper operation.

Method overloading allows you to use the same method name for similar operations, making the code more intuitive and easier to understand.

1. Write the method name. 2. Include parentheses. 3. Pass arguments inside the parentheses that match the parameter types and order.

1. Declare the method signature (access modifier, return type, method name). 2. Add parameters inside the parentheses (type and name). 3. Write the method body with code that uses the parameters.

1. Create multiple methods with the same name. 2. Ensure each method has a unique parameter list (different types, number, or order of parameters). 3. Implement each method's specific functionality.

1. Identify the method call. 2. Substitute the argument values for the corresponding parameters. 3. Execute the code within the method. 4. Note any output or side effects.

1. Check if the divisor is zero. 2. If the divisor is zero, return a predefined value (e.g., 0) or print an error message. 3. If the divisor is not zero, perform the division.

1. Identify the method's parameters. 2. Ensure the arguments match the parameters in type and order. 3. Place the arguments inside the parentheses when calling the method.

1. Identify potential invalid inputs. 2. Add conditional statements to check for these inputs. 3. Provide appropriate error handling (e.g., return an error value or throw an exception).

1. Check the number of arguments. 2. Check the data types of the arguments. 3. The compiler selects the method whose parameters match the arguments in number and type.

1. Review the method's code. 2. Check parameter values. 3. Use print statements or a debugger to trace the execution and identify the source of the error.

1. Identify a range of input values. 2. Call the method with each input value. 3. Verify that the output matches the expected result for each input.