Research shows that teenagers require at least eight to nine hours of sleep each night;____ , schools should consider implementing later start times so teens can get the sleep that they need. 

1. Since
2. Therefore
3. Additionally
4. Because

1 answer

The best option to fill in the blank is 2. Therefore.

The sentence would read: "Research shows that teenagers require at least eight to nine hours of sleep each night; therefore, schools should consider implementing later start times so teens can get the sleep that they need."

This option indicates a logical conclusion based on the premise presented in the first part of the sentence.