Based upon the comparative ROC plot for two competing models, which is the champion model and why?

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Based upon the comparative ROC plot for two competing models, which is the champion model and why?
A . Candidate 1, because the area outside the curve is greater
B . Candidate 2, because the area under the curve is greater
C . Candidate 1, because it is closer to the diagonal reference curve
D . Candidate 2, because it shows less over fit than Candidate 1

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Answer: B