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A data analyst fits two regression models to the same dataset:

Model 1: $\hat{y} = 3x + 5$ with $R^2 = 0.81$

Model 2: $\hat{y} = 3x + 5 + 0.2x^2$ (quadratic) with $R^2 = 0.88$

Which statement is most appropriate when choosing between models?