```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 there are no specific validation criteria provided for inside bars. Therefore, the test fails by default."
    },
    "step3_scores": {
        "trend_score": 8,
        "pattern_score": 3,
        "volume_score": 4,
        "structure_score": 7
    },
    "verdict": "NEUTRAL",
    "confidence": 0.55,
    "reasoning": "The uptrend is supportive, but the inside bar pattern lacks specific validation and the volume is lower than previous candles, leading to a neutral outlook.",
    "improvement_needed": "Defining specific validation criteria for inside bar patterns (e.g., location within the trend, size relative to previous candles) and analyzing the context of the key level would improve confidence."
}
```