```json
{
    "step1_data": {
        "trend": "Clear uptrend",
        "volume_comparison": "lower",
        "near_key_level": false
    },
    "step2_validation": {
        "pattern_specific_test": "fail",
        "test_details": "The current candle is not fully contained within the previous candle's range. The high of the current candle exceeds the high of the previous candle."
    },
    "step3_scores": {
        "trend_score": 8,
        "pattern_score": 2,
        "volume_score": 4,
        "structure_score": 6
    },
    "verdict": "NEUTRAL",
    "confidence": 0.5,
    "reasoning": "The pattern fails validation, and while the trend is bullish, the volume is lower, leading to a neutral verdict.",
    "improvement_needed": "A validated inside bar pattern with increasing volume would increase confidence."
}
```