Changes in Learning-Style Preferences: Comments on Geiger and Pinto

Abstract

Geiger and Pinto reached unwarranted conclusions regarding changes in learning-style preferences over a two-year period. Problems with the instrument and data analysis require a revision of their conclusions.

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