Dictionary of dictionaries, each with multiple keys?

[KenWhitesell]

You originally asked the question:

@truckee

Am I even close to getting where I want to go?

Your response implies that what you’re looking to create is:

@truckee

     return [[75, 44, 92, 11, 44, 95, 35],
             [41, 92, 18, 3, 73, 87, 92],
             [87, 21, 94, 3, 90, 13, 65]]

But what you’re generating is:

@truckee

{'Barf': {0: 0, 1: 0}, 'Big D': {0: 5, 1: 33}, 'Loose': {0: 0, 1: 45}, 'Mush': {0: 2, 1: 77}, 'Nausea': {0: 0, 1: 10}, 'Normal': {0: 0, 1: 55}, 'Pain, gut': {0: 0, 1: 17}}

So no, based on the information posted here so far, I’d say you’re heading off in the wrong direction.

However, I will also add -

@truckee

To build a chart using Chart.js requires a dataset that looks like …

That statement is not globally accurate. Different charts accept different formats of data. Which type of chart are you looking to create?

@truckee

My readings suggested working with dictionaries is easier than lists.

That is, at best, a misleading statement. They serve different purposes and do different things - pick the right tool for the right job.