title: Using Python to replace MATLAB: how to import data?
body: <p>I want to use some Python libraries to replace MATLAB. How could I import Excel data in Python (for example using <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NumPy" rel="nofollow noreferrer">NumPy</a>) to use them?</p>
  
  <p>I don't know if Python is a credible alternative to MATLAB, but I want to try it. Is there a a tutorial?</p>