Assertion (A): Generally, validity of the test is dependent upon the reliability
Reason (R): A test which yields inconsistent results cannot be expected to correlate with outside independent criterion

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

Answer: Option A