But the other guy just said "God made the integers." Why did he say that? Is there a difference in the two data sets the two are needing explained, or is there a contradiction between their respective hypotheses -- was Laplace trying to explain the mathematical order (it's an honest question; I'm not trained in science)?.
Far be it for me to speak for Kronecker. It would be speculative on my part; perhaps he felt that the integers were the most basic element of Mathematics, and wanted to ascribe it to a deity. But that's just a guess.
Is there a difference in the two data sets the two are needing explained, or is there a contradiction between their respective hypotheses -- was Laplace trying to explain the mathematical order (it's an honest question; I'm not trained in science)?.
I'm afraid you lost me. Can you rephrase your question to make it more clear; I don't want to guess as to what you are trying to say here.