そのため(に)

そのため(に) is a formal connective used to show result or consequence stemming from something previously mentioned. It is more written or formal than だから/ので, and is often found in reports, essays, or official statements. そのため is used after a clause to introduce the consequence; そのために emphasizes the purpose or action taken to achieve a result and is followed by a verb in the dictionary form or a clause indicating the intended outcome. In casual speech, people usually use だから or なので instead.