What Was Oskar Pfungst's Evidence That Clever Hans Was Not

question 124

Multiple Choice

What was Oskar Pfungst's evidence that Clever Hans was not doing math?​

• A)Hans's answers were only slightly more accurate than chance.
• B)​Hans guessed randomly when scientists were present.
• C)​Hans answered correctly only when his trainer, Mr. von Osten, was present.
• D)​Hans answered correctly only if the questioner knew the correct answer.

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