To deseasonalize a time series, assuming a multiplicative model, the observed values are divided by the appropriate seasonal index.

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In a multiplicative model, the observed values are indeed divided by the seasonal index to deseasonalize the time series, as this process helps in removing the seasonal component to analyze the underlying trend and cyclical components more clearly.

To Deseasonalize a Time Series, Assuming a Multiplicative Model, the Observed