"the scope of problems" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is typically used to describe the range or extent of problems that exist within a particular situation or topic. Example: The scope of problems in the healthcare system includes issues with accessibility, affordability, and quality of care.
The administration's misleading response to the scope of problems with the exchange Web sites is especially worrisome.
The use of mathematical methods and computer techniques increases the scope of problems that can be solved on the basis of integrated geological, geophysical, geochemical, and engineering information.
The records and interviews indicate that in a number of incidents, repair teams struggled to maintain failing equipment, working under the supervision of managers who reacted slowly because they misunderstood the scope of problems.
In our review, we expanded the scope of problems reported by migraineurs, and added information on the course and factors that influence the improvement of these difficulties.
If he succeeds as president, considering the scope of problems and the public mood, it gives him the opportunity to achieve greater popularity and even a prominent place in history.
So, this is one of those Nobel Prizes where the achievement is not so much the specific technical problem that was solved -- like the prize for blue LED's in 2014 -- but the introduction of a new tool that broadens the scope of problems that physicists can attack.
At the same time, the scope of problem domains can expand, disciplinary boundaries fade and interdisciplinary research can thrive.
It's got its own unique problems — mostly the scope of the problems.
After taking the job, Miller finds the scope of his problems much worse than he imagined.
But the findings in Tuesday's report go well beyond the scope of the problems she acknowledged.
While acknowledging the scope of the problems, I.R.S. officials said they were working to improve on all fronts.
