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Analysing time series data

Deseasonalise a time series by calculating the seasonal indices using the average percentage method, including the use of spreadsheets.

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Seasonal indices and deseasonalising

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Average-percentage seasonal indices sit around 1; dividing the series by the index flattens the seasonal wiggle so the trend remains.

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