What are the common mistakes made when trying to sort data using PHP functions, and how can they be avoided?

Common mistakes when sorting data using PHP functions include not specifying the correct sorting method (e.g., not using SORT_NUMERIC for numerical sorting), not providing the correct parameters to the sorting function, and not handling cases where the data may be of different types. To avoid these mistakes, always double-check the sorting method and parameters being used, and consider type-checking or converting the data before sorting. 

// Example of sorting an array of numbers using the correct sorting method (SORT_NUMERIC)
$numbers = [5, 2, 8, 1, 3];
sort($numbers, SORT_NUMERIC);

// Output the sorted array
print_r($numbers);

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