54 THE HORSE OF MR. VON OSTEN 



The results of the experiments are given in the second 

 table. The general arrangement corresponds to that of 

 the first table. Even though the absolute number of tests 

 was small, yet for the sake of giving a better general 

 view, all values are given in percentages. The tests in 

 which the movement of the questioner had preceded that 

 of the horse — as had been anticipated — are recorded 

 under "R" (right); under " W" (wrong), we have 

 recorded those cases in which the testimony of the stop- 

 watches — contrary to our expectation — indicated that the 

 reverse order prevailed. Finally, those cases which would 

 complete the 100%, i. e. those in which the watches in- 

 dicate simultaneity of the movements in question, are not 

 recorded. 



From this table we may note the following: The time- 

 measurements for Mr. Schillings and Mr. Pfungst are 

 quite in agreement and go to show that the order in time 

 of the head movement of the questioner and the back- 



