```json
{
    "step1_data": {
        "trend": "Clear uptrend",
        "volume_comparison": "lower",
        "near_key_level": true
    },
    "step2_validation": {
        "pattern_specific_test": "fail",
        "test_details": "An inside bar pattern requires the entire candle to be within the range of the previous candle. The high of the trigger candle is slightly above the high of the previous candle."
    },
    "step3_scores": {
        "trend_score": 8,
        "pattern_score": 2,
        "volume_score": 5,
        "structure_score": 7
    },
    "verdict": "NEUTRAL",
    "confidence": 0.55,
    "reasoning": "The uptrend and nearby resistance provide some bullish context, but the inside bar pattern fails validation, and the volume is lower than average.",
    "improvement_needed": "A valid inside bar pattern with increasing volume would increase confidence."
}
```