The correct answer is that discrete fields create headers for each member. In Tableau, discrete fields, which are represented by blue pills, are used to categorize data. When placed on the Rows or Columns shelf, they create distinct headers for each unique value, or member, within that field.
Continuous fields, represented by green pills, create a continuous axis.
A sequential color palette is typically created when a continuous field is placed on the Color Marks card.
Measures, not discrete fields in general, are aggregated by default with a function like SUM() when brought into the view.
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