When two regression models applied on the same data set have the same response variable but a different number of explanatory variables, the model that would evidently provide the better fit is the one with a .

a) Lower standard error of the estimate and a higher coefficient of determination.

b) Higher standard error of the estimate and a higher coefficient of determination.

c) Higher coefficient of determination and a lower adjusted coefficient of determination.

d) Lower standard error of the estimate and a higher adjusted coefficient of determination.