```json
{
    "step1_data": {
        "trend": "Clear uptrend",
        "volume_comparison": "lower",
        "near_key_level": true
    },
    "step2_validation": {
        "pattern_specific_test": "fail",
        "test_details": "The pattern is an inside bar, but no specific criteria are given for inside bars. Assuming it needs to be validated against a bullish trend, it passes that test."
    },
    "step3_scores": {
        "trend_score": 8,
        "pattern_score": 5,
        "volume_score": 3,
        "structure_score": 7
    },
    "verdict": "BULLISH",
    "confidence": 0.58,
    "reasoning": "The stock is in a clear uptrend and the inside bar pattern suggests a continuation, but the low volume on the trigger candle reduces confidence.",
    "improvement_needed": "Higher volume on the trigger candle, or confirmation from subsequent candles would increase confidence."
}
```