The only difference between the two is that the laws in a DN explanation are universal generalizations, whereas the laws in IS explanations have the form of statistical generalizations.

What counts as an explanation?

An explanation is a set of statements usually constructed to describe a set of facts which clarifies the causes, context, and consequences of those facts. This description may establish rules or laws, and may clarify the existing rules or laws in relation to any objects, or phenomena examined.

What makes an explanation scientific?

A scientific explanation is a way of explaining something we see in the natural world that's based on observations and measurements. ... If all our data is correct and the predictions the explanation makes turns out to be true, then it's a good scientific explanation.