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Why did people initially believe that a horse named clever hans could do math and that a procedure called facilitated communication could enable autistic children to type out complex messages?

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Explanation:

2.Why did people initially believe that a horse named "Clever Hans" could do math and that a procedure called "facilitated communication" could enable autistic children to type out complex messages?

A.In both cases, the unusual behavior was initially demonstrated under carefully controlled conditions

B.In both cases, scientists falsified their data

C.In both cases, people initially failed to recognize alternative explanations for the observed behavior

D.Both cases were very elaborate hoaxes designed by con artists who were intentionally trying to fool people

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