# Daily Bell Ringer — Defining Functions (def), Parameters, & Arguments

- Link: https://doss.academy/course-3-introduction-to-programming/unit-5-modular-programming-user-defined-methods/lesson-1-defining-functions-def-parameters-arguments/daily-bell-ringer/
- Published: 2026-10-18T12:31:14-04:00
- Author: matthew.leffler@jefferson.kyschools.us

Course 3: Introduction to Programming / Unit 5: Modular Programming & User-Defined
Methods / Lesson 1: Defining Functions (def), Parameters, & Arguments

## Before we begin

What is the technical difference between a function parameter and a function argument?

Record your initial thinking. Be ready to explain your reasoning and revisit your
response after the lesson.